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Pfannenstill Family History

Pfannenstill 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: Pfannenstiel, Unnerstall, Pannell, Tannehill, Fennell, Fahnestock

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Where is the Pfannenstill family from?

You can see how Pfannenstill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannenstill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannenstill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Pfannenstill families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfannenstill's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfannenstill families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Pfannenstill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannenstill 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 Pfannenstill. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pfannenstill. For the veterans among your Pfannenstill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannenstill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Pfannenstill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfannenstill in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfannenstill 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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