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Piffner Family History

Piffner 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: Pfiffner, Pinner, Hoffner, Reffner, Offner, Gaffner, Geffner, Peffer

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Where is the Piffner family from?

You can see how Piffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Piffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Piffner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Piffner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Piffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piffner 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 Piffner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Piffner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Piffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piffner 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 Piffner. 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 39 military records available for the last name Piffner. For the veterans among your Piffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piffner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Piffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Piffner in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piffner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piffner 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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