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Pfannenstein Family History

Pfannenstein 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: Falkenstein, Pfannenstiel, Frankenstein, Brandenstein, Katzenstein

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Where is the Pfannenstein family from?

You can see how Pfannenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pfannenstein families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfannenstein's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pfannenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfannenstein 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 Pfannenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfannenstein. 72% of Pfannenstein men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Pfannenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Pfannenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannenstein 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pfannenstein. 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 179 military records available for the last name Pfannenstein. For the veterans among your Pfannenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannenstein lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pfannenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pfannenstein in 1953 was 58, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfannenstein 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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