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Pfell Family History

Pfell 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: Fell, Pell, Pfeil, Prell, Bell, Peel, Hell, Fall, Pelle, Peil

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Where is the Pfell family from?

You can see how Pfell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pfell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pfell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Pfell. For the veterans among your Pfell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfell lifespan?

Average Pfell life expectancy in 2001 was 79 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 Pfell 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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