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Pfautz Family History

Pfautz Surname Meaning

South German: nickname for a puffing person from a noun derivative of Middle High German phūsen ‘to breathe hard puff’.

Compare Fouts, Foutz, Pautz, Pfouts, and Pfoutz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfautz family from?

You can see how Pfautz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfautz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfautz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Pfautz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfautz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfautz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfautz 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 Pfautz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfautz. 15% of Pfautz men worked as a Manager and 50% of Pfautz women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfautz were Presser Clother and Keep House.

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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

  • Manager
    15%
  • Accountant
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Presser Clother
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Keep House
    50%

What Pfautz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfautz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfautz 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Pfautz. 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 359 military records available for the last name Pfautz. For the veterans among your Pfautz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfautz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfautz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pfautz in 1963 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfautz 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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