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Pielow Family History

Pielow Surname 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: Gielow, Pillow, Bigelow, Peplow, Below, Pelot, Buelow, Piela, Willow

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Where is the Pielow family from?

You can see how Pielow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pielow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pielow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pielow families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pielow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Pielow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pielow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pielow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pielow. 30% of Pielow men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Pielow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Pielow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pielow 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Pielow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Pielow. For the veterans among your Pielow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pielow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pielow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pielow in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pielow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pielow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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