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Pfanstiel Family History

Pfanstiel 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, Pantel, Faniel, Plantier, Daniel, Plaster, Mansfield

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Where is the Pfanstiel family from?

You can see how Pfanstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfanstiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfanstiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Pfanstiel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfanstiel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pfanstiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfanstiel 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 Pfanstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfanstiel. 37% of Pfanstiel 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
    37%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

What Pfanstiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Pfanstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfanstiel 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Pfanstiel. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pfanstiel. For the veterans among your Pfanstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfanstiel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Pfanstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfanstiel in 1961 was 69, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfanstiel 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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