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Pieler Family History

Pieler Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bieler, Peeler, Wieler, Spieler, Pieper, Kieler, Piller, Sieler

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Where is the Pieler family from?

You can see how Pieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pieler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pieler family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieler's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Pieler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pieler. 34% of Pieler men worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Soft Drink Bottler
    34%
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What Pieler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Pieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 126 immigration records available for the last name Pieler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Pieler. For the veterans among your Pieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pieler in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 1999.

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