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Pueschel Family History

Pueschel Name Meaning

East German (Püschel): from a Slavic-influenced (see 2 below) pet form of the personal name Peter . Compare Peschel Germanized form (Püschel) of Sorbian Pěšel (see Peschel ). East German (Püschel): from a Germanized pet form of a Slavic personal name formed with bog ‘god’. German (Püschel): variant of Büschel itself a derivative of Busch or a habitational name from Büschel in Lower Saxony.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peschel, Kuschel, Peschke, Poeschl, Pischel, Henschel, Marschel

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Where is the Pueschel family from?

You can see how Pueschel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pueschel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pueschel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Pueschel families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pueschel's in USA. California had the highest population of Pueschel families in 1880.
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What did your Pueschel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pueschel. 24% of Pueschel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pueschel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Pueschel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pueschel 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Pueschel. 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 525 military records available for the last name Pueschel. For the veterans among your Pueschel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pueschel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pueschel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pueschel in 1960 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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