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Pefer Family History

Pefer 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: Peter, Peper, Peffer, Defer, Peer, Pifer, Peifer, Peyer, Beer, Peel

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Where is the Pefer family from?

You can see how Pefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pefer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pefer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pefer 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 360 census records available for the last name Pefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pefer 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Pefer. For the veterans among your Pefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pefer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pefer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pefer

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