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Pfeaster Family History

Pfeaster 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: Feaster, Peaster, Plaster, Fenster, Easter, Pester, Paster, Preister

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Where is the Pfeaster family from?

You can see how Pfeaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeaster family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pfeaster family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeaster's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pfeaster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeaster 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 Pfeaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfeaster. 100% of Pfeaster 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
    100%

What Pfeaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Pfeaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeaster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pfeaster. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pfeaster. For the veterans among your Pfeaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeaster lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Pfeaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pfeaster in 1977 was 82, and 69 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfeaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeaster 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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