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Pfankuch Family History

Pfankuch 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: Paluch, Makuch, Wantuch, Paduch, Panich, Plank, Stanich, Finch

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Where is the Pfankuch family from?

You can see how Pfankuch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfankuch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfankuch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pfankuch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfankuch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfankuch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfankuch 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 Pfankuch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfankuch. 50% of Pfankuch men worked as an Assembler and 100% of Pfankuch women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pfankuch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Pfankuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfankuch 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Pfankuch. 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 210 military records available for the last name Pfankuch. For the veterans among your Pfankuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfankuch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pfankuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pfankuch in 1958 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfankuch 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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