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Pieffer Family History

Pieffer 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: Pfeffer, Peffer, Kieffer, Pfieffer, Kiefer, Peffers, Pieper, Pfeiffer

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Where is the Pieffer family from?

You can see how Pieffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieffer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pieffer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Pieffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pieffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pieffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pieffer. 20% of Pieffer men worked as a Salesman and 39% of Pieffer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pieffer were Truck Driver and Sect.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Sect
    16%

What Pieffer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pieffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieffer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Pieffer. 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 174 military records available for the last name Pieffer. For the veterans among your Pieffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieffer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pieffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pieffer in 1960 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pieffer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pieffer 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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