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Pfefer Family History

Pfefer 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: Pfeffer, Pfeifer, Peter, Kiefer, Offer, Feuer, Peeler, Feher, Feder

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Where is the Pfefer family from?

You can see how Pfefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pfefer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfefer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pfefer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfefer 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 Pfefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfefer. 50% of Pfefer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pfefer women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pfefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfefer 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Pfefer. 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 109 military records available for the last name Pfefer. For the veterans among your Pfefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfefer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pfefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pfefer in 1955 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfefer 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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