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Pfeffer Family History

Pfeffer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German pfeffer German Pfeffer ‘pepper’ a metonymic occupational name for a spicer;

alternatively it may be a nickname for a man with a fiery or snappish temperament.

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


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Where is the Pfeffer family from?

You can see how Pfeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pfeffer families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pfeffer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pfeffer families in 1891.
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What did your Pfeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pfeffer. 100% of Pfeffer men worked as a Minister and 84% of Pfeffer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Minister
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Butchers Cashier
    17%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Pfeffer. For the veterans among your Pfeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeffer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfeffer in 1948 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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