This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pfalzer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pfalzer Family History

Pfalzer 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: Palmer, Faler, Faller, Panzer, Walzer, Pfahler, Paller, Salzer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pfalzer family from?

You can see how Pfalzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfalzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfalzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Pfalzer families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Pfalzer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfalzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfalzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pfalzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfalzer. 31% of Pfalzer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Pfalzer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfalzer were Buyer and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Pfalzer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Buyer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Ticket Examiner
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Pfalzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 842 census records available for the last name Pfalzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfalzer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pfalzer

Passenger Lists

There are 162 immigration records available for the last name Pfalzer. 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.

View all Pfalzer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Pfalzer. For the veterans among your Pfalzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pfalzer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pfalzer family history

Discover More

What is the average Pfalzer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pfalzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfalzer in 1963 was 76, and 58 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfalzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfalzer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pfalzer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial