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Peffermann Family History

Peffermann 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: Hefferman, Offermann, Petermann, Westermann, Peerman, Peterman

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Where is the Peffermann family from?

You can see how Peffermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peffermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peffermann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peffermann family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Peffermann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Peffermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peffermann 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 17 census records available for the last name Peffermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peffermann 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peffermann. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peffermann. For the veterans among your Peffermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peffermann lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Peffermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peffermann in 1990 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peffermann 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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