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Pfannes Family History

Pfannes 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: Mannes, Farnes, Parnes, Hannes, Sannes, Pfander, Barnes, Pinner

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Where is the Pfannes family from?

You can see how Pfannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pfannes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfannes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfannes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfannes 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 Pfannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfannes. 39% of Pfannes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

What Pfannes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Pfannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannes 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Pfannes. 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 287 military records available for the last name Pfannes. For the veterans among your Pfannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Pfannes in 1963 was 96, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfannes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfannes 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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