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Pfaler Family History

Pfaler 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: Faler, Pfahler, Paler, Pealer, Palmer, Paley, Prager, Peller, Faber

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Where is the Pfaler family from?

You can see how Pfaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaler family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Pfaler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfaler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaler 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 34 census records available for the last name Pfaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pfaler. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pfaler. For the veterans among your Pfaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaler 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 Pfaler

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