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Pijl Family History

Pijl 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: Pill, Piel, Pihl, Gill, Pike, Kiel, Paul, Mill, Hill, Kil

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Where is the Pijl family from?

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

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pijl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pijl 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Pijl. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pijl. For the veterans among your Pijl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pijl lifespan?

Average Pijl life expectancy in 2002 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pijl 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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