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Pfadt Family History

Pfadt 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: Plant, Prada, Platt, Pfau, Peart, Fait, Gnadt, Pfab, Fant, Pfahl

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Where is the Pfadt family from?

You can see how Pfadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Pfadt families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfadt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfadt 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 Pfadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Telegraph Operator and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfadt. 25% of Pfadt men worked as a Telegraph Operator and 100% of Pfadt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Telegraph Operator
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pfadt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Pfadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfadt 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Pfadt. 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 155 military records available for the last name Pfadt. For the veterans among your Pfadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfadt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pfadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pfadt in 1968 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfadt 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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