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Pfaltzgraff Family History

Pfaltzgraff Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfalzgraf.

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


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Where is the Pfaltzgraff family from?

You can see how Pfaltzgraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaltzgraff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaltzgraff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Pfaltzgraff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pfaltzgraff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfaltzgraff families in 1880.
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What did your Pfaltzgraff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfaltzgraff. 27% of Pfaltzgraff men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Pfaltzgraff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfaltzgraff were Farmer and Manager.

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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
    27%
  • Merchant
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Pfaltzgraff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Pfaltzgraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaltzgraff 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Pfaltzgraff. 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 79 military records available for the last name Pfaltzgraff. For the veterans among your Pfaltzgraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaltzgraff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pfaltzgraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pfaltzgraff in 1966 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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