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Pfund Family History

Pfund Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a sealer of weights or for a wholesale merchant from Middle High German pfunt ‘pound’ (as a measure of weight and a unit of currency).

It signifies a connection to trade and commerce, indicating the importance of accurate measurements in these professions.

The term also embraces a nickname related to a tax obligation, reflecting the financial responsibilities associated with such roles.

This etymology highlights the historical significance of weights and measures in economic transactions.

Overall, it provides insight into the occupational heritage and social structures of the time.

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


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Where is the Pfund family from?

You can see how Pfund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfund family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pfund family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pfund's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pfund families in 1891.
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What did your Pfund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfund. 20% of Pfund men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Pfund women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfund were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Nurse
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pfund. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Pfund. For the veterans among your Pfund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfund lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pfund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfund in 1958 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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