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Pfannen Family History

Pfannen 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: Tannen, Annen, Dannen, Hannen, Nannen, Fannin, Mannen, Pfander

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pfannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannen 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 Pfannen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pfannen. For the veterans among your Pfannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Pfannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfannen in 1975 was 73, and 95 in 1998.

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