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Pfandner Family History

Pfandner 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, Sandner, Pfender, Pfendler, Brandner, Mander, Pinner

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Where is the Pfandner family from?

You can see how Pfandner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfandner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfandner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfandner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfandner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfandner 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 7 census records available for the last name Pfandner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfandner 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Pfandner. 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 133 military records available for the last name Pfandner. For the veterans among your Pfandner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfandner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Pfandner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pfandner in 1968 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfandner 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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