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Pfefferle Family History

Pfefferle Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Pfeffer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfefferle family from?

You can see how Pfefferle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfefferle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfefferle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pfefferle family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfefferle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pfefferle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfefferle 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 Pfefferle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfefferle. 31% of Pfefferle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pfefferle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfefferle were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Registered Nurse
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Pfefferle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pfefferle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfefferle 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Pfefferle. 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 921 military records available for the last name Pfefferle. For the veterans among your Pfefferle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfefferle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pfefferle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfefferle in 1960 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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