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Pfennig Family History

Pfennig Surname Meaning

German: variant of Pfenning. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Compare Fennig.

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


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Where is the Pfennig family from?

You can see how Pfennig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfennig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfennig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pfennig families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pfennig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pfennig families in 1891.
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What did your Pfennig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfennig. 43% of Pfennig men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Pharmacist
    16%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

What Pfennig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfennig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfennig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pfennig. 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 971 military records available for the last name Pfennig. For the veterans among your Pfennig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfennig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pfennig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pfennig in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfennig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfennig 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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