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Peifer Family History

Peifer Surname Meaning

German (Rhineland and Saarland): variant of Peiffer and in North America also an altered form of Pfeiffer.

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


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Where is the Peifer family from?

You can see how Peifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Peifer families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peifer's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Peifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peifer 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 Peifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peifer. 21% of Peifer men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Peifer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peifer were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Peifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peifer 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Peifer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Peifer. For the veterans among your Peifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peifer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Peifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peifer in 1943 was 22, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peifer 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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