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Pfantz Family History

Pfantz 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, Plantz, Platz, Plant, Lantz, Fant, Plautz, Fante, Patz, Faatz

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Where is the Pfantz family from?

You can see how Pfantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfantz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Pfantz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfantz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pfantz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfantz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pfantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfantz. 58% of Pfantz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pfantz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfantz were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Common Labor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Pfantz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfantz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pfantz. 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 129 military records available for the last name Pfantz. For the veterans among your Pfantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfantz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Pfantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfantz in 1962 was 73, and 99 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfantz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfantz 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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