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Pfander Family History

Pfander Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Pfender.

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


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Where is the Pfander family from?

You can see how Pfander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pfander families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfander's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pfander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfander 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 Pfander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfander. 39% of Pfander men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Pfander women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfander were Foreman and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Baker
    9%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Nurse
    40%

What Pfander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pfander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfander 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Pfander. 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 Pfander. For the veterans among your Pfander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfander lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pfander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pfander in 1957 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfander 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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