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Pyell Family History

Pyell 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: Pell, Yell, Prell, Lyell, Bell, Peel, Fell, Hell, Pelle, Peil

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Where is the Pyell family from?

You can see how Pyell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pyell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Pyell families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pyell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pyell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pyell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pyell. 100% of Pyell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Pyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pyell. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pyell. For the veterans among your Pyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pyell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pyell in 1956 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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