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Pfannenschmid Family History

Pfannenschmid 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: Sonnenschein, Pfannenstiel, Manderscheid, Palleschi, Hammerschmidt

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Where is the Pfannenschmid family from?

You can see how Pfannenschmid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannenschmid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannenschmid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pfannenschmid families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfannenschmid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfannenschmid families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Pfannenschmid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannenschmid 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pfannenschmid. 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 114 military records available for the last name Pfannenschmid. For the veterans among your Pfannenschmid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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