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Pfeilmeier Family History

Pfeilmeier 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: Reitmeier, Piepmeier, Pfeiler, Feldmeier, Bredemeier, Steinmeyer

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Where is the Pfeilmeier family from?

You can see how Pfeilmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeilmeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfeilmeier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeilmeier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfeilmeier families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Pfeilmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeilmeier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pfeilmeier. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pfeilmeier. For the veterans among your Pfeilmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeilmeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Pfeilmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfeilmeier in 1966 was 91, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeilmeier 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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