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Pfeilschifter Family History

Pfeilschifter 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: Feichter, Fichter, Kreischer, Pilcher, Schiffer, Leichliter

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Where is the Pfeilschifter family from?

You can see how Pfeilschifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeilschifter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfeilschifter families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfeilschifter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfeilschifter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pfeilschifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeilschifter 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Pfeilschifter. 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 492 military records available for the last name Pfeilschifter. For the veterans among your Pfeilschifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeilschifter lifespan?

Average Pfeilschifter life expectancy in 2001 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeilschifter 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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