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Pfaltz Family History

Pfaltz 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: Pfautz, Platz, Plautz, Pultz, Patz, Faatz, Peltz, Feltz, Pratz, Filtz

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Where is the Pfaltz family from?

You can see how Pfaltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pfaltz families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pfaltz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfaltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaltz 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 156 census records available for the last name Pfaltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaltz 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Pfaltz. 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 151 military records available for the last name Pfaltz. For the veterans among your Pfaltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaltz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Pfaltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pfaltz in 1970 was 80, and 99 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaltz 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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