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Pfeffinger Family History

Pfeffinger 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: Pfenninger, Treffinger, Effinger, Pfeffer, Pettinger, Pfiffner

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Where is the Pfeffinger family from?

You can see how Pfeffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeffinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Pfeffinger families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pfeffinger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfeffinger families in 1880.
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What did your Pfeffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfeffinger. 43% of Pfeffinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Pfeffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Pfeffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeffinger 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pfeffinger. 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 165 military records available for the last name Pfeffinger. For the veterans among your Pfeffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeffinger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2001, in the United States, Pfeffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pfeffinger in 1943 was 42, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeffinger 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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