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Pfandhoefer Family History

Pfandhoefer 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: Pfander, Sandefer, Standefer, Fancher, Vandeveer, Bandemer, Landherr

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Where is the Pfandhoefer family from?

You can see how Pfandhoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfandhoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfandhoefer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pfandhoefer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfandhoefer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pfandhoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfandhoefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Pfandhoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfandhoefer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pfandhoefer. 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 military records available for the last name Pfandhoefer. For the veterans among your Pfandhoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfandhoefer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1977, in the United States, Pfandhoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pfandhoefer in 1973 was 84, and 85 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfandhoefer 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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