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Pfeif Family History

Pfeif 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: Pfeil, Peil, Fei, Feig, Pei, Greif, Feil, Preis, Seif, Plein

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Where is the Pfeif family from?

You can see how Pfeif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeif family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeif families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Pfeif families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pfeif's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfeif families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeif 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 Pfeif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfeif. 50% of Pfeif men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pfeif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Pfeif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeif 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pfeif. 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 57 military records available for the last name Pfeif. For the veterans among your Pfeif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeif lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pfeif in 1962 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeif 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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