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Pfendler Family History

Pfendler Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of the diminutive of Middle High German pfanne ‘pan’ hence an occupational name for a maker of pans.

It is also a habitational name for someone from a place called Pfindl near Salzburg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfendler family from?

You can see how Pfendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfendler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Pfendler families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Pfendler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pfendler families in 1880.
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What did your Pfendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pfendler. 100% of Pfendler women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

What Pfendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 703 census records available for the last name Pfendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfendler 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pfendler. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pfendler. For the veterans among your Pfendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfendler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Pfendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfendler in 1955 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfendler 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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