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Pfaender Family History

Pfaender 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: Pfender, Pfander, Pender, Fender, Pfendler, Mander, Lavender, Lander

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Where is the Pfaender family from?

You can see how Pfaender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Pfaender families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Pfaender's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfaender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaender 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 Pfaender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfaender. 100% of Pfaender men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pfaender women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pfaender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 782 census records available for the last name Pfaender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaender 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Pfaender. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfaender. For the veterans among your Pfaender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaender lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pfaender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfaender in 1953 was 68, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaender 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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