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Pfeffle Family History

Pfeffle 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: Pfeifle, Pfeffer, Peffley, Pfefferle, Pelle, Loeffler, Preble, Biffle

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Where is the Pfeffle family from?

You can see how Pfeffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeffle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeffle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfeffle families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeffle's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pfeffle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Pfeffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeffle 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Pfeffle. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pfeffle. For the veterans among your Pfeffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeffle lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Pfeffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pfeffle in 1980 was 79, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeffle 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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