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Pferr Family History

Pferr 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: Pfarr, Perr, Pear, Ferry, Pero, Kerr, Herr, Perry, Parr, Ufer

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Where is the Pferr family from?

You can see how Pferr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pferr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pferr family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pferr's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pferr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pferr 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 14 census records available for the last name Pferr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pferr 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 Pferr. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pferr. For the veterans among your Pferr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pferr lifespan?

Average Pferr life expectancy in 1989 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pferr 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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