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Pfall Family History

Pfall 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: Fall, Pfahl, Prall, Pall, Gall, Paul, Wall, Palm, Ball, Falla

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Where is the Pfall family from?

You can see how Pfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Pfall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Pfall family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfall's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Pfall families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Pfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfall 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pfall. 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 Pfall. For the veterans among your Pfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfall 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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