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Pfauder Family History

Pfauder 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: Pfander, Puder, Fader, Pfahler, Fauser, Pfender, Stauder, Pflaumer

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Where is the Pfauder family from?

You can see how Pfauder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfauder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfauder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pfauder family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfauder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfauder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfauder 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 50 census records available for the last name Pfauder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfauder 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pfauder. 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 88 military records available for the last name Pfauder. For the veterans among your Pfauder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfauder lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Pfauder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pfauder in 1985 was 90, and 102 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfauder 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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