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Pfahlert Family History

Pfahlert 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: Pfahler, Ahlert, Fallert, Wahlert, Zahler, Faler, Faller, Dahler

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Where is the Pfahlert family from?

You can see how Pfahlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfahlert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfahlert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfahlert families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfahlert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfahlert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfahlert 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 Pfahlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfahlert. 100% of Pfahlert men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Pfahlert women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Pfahlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Pfahlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfahlert 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pfahlert. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pfahlert. For the veterans among your Pfahlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfahlert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pfahlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pfahlert in 1962 was 89, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfahlert 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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