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Pfefferling Family History

Pfefferling 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: Pfefferle, Pfeffer, Peeling, Oesterling, Kemmerling, Emmerling

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Where is the Pfefferling family from?

You can see how Pfefferling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfefferling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfefferling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pfefferling families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pfefferling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfefferling families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Pfefferling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfefferling 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pfefferling. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pfefferling. For the veterans among your Pfefferling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfefferling lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Pfefferling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pfefferling in 1973 was 93, and 64 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfefferling 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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