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Pielert Family History

Pielert 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: Pinkert, Bieler, Peeler, Wieler, Spieler, Pieper, Kieler, Eilert

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Where is the Pielert family from?

You can see how Pielert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pielert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pielert families living in Maryland. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pielert's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pielert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pielert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pielert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pielert. 100% of Pielert men worked as an Auto Mechanic. .

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Pielert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielert 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pielert. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pielert. For the veterans among your Pielert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pielert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pielert in 1966 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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