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Pfefifer Family History

Pfefifer 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, Pfeiffer, Peffer, Pfeiler, Pfeuffer, Feffer, Peifer

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Where is the Pfefifer family from?

You can see how Pfefifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfefifer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pfefifer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfefifer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pfefifer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Pfefifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfefifer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pfefifer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfefifer. For the veterans among your Pfefifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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