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Pfeffner Family History

Pfeffner 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: Pfeffer, Pfiffner, Reffner, Kleffner, Hoeffner, Pfeiffer, Geffner

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Where is the Pfeffner family from?

You can see how Pfeffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeffner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pfeffner families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeffner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pfeffner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Pfeffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeffner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pfeffner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pfeffner. For the veterans among your Pfeffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeffner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeffner 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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