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Pfannstiel Family History

Pfannstiel 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: Pfannenstiel, Pannier, Pantel, Faniel, Pfingsten, Plantier

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Where is the Pfannstiel family from?

You can see how Pfannstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannstiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannstiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Pfannstiel families living in Texas. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pfannstiel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pfannstiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfannstiel 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 Pfannstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfannstiel. 67% of Pfannstiel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Pfannstiel women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfannstiel were Farm Laborer and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Pfannstiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Pfannstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannstiel 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pfannstiel. 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 450 military records available for the last name Pfannstiel. For the veterans among your Pfannstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannstiel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Pfannstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pfannstiel in 1959 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfannstiel 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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