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Pfeifel Family History

Pfeifel 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: Pfeifer, Pfeffer, Feigel, Pfeil, Pfeiffer, Pfeifle, Pfeiler, Zweifel

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Where is the Pfeifel family from?

You can see how Pfeifel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeifel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfeifel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeifel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfeifel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Pfeifel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeifel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Pfeifel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pfeifel. For the veterans among your Pfeifel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeifel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Pfeifel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pfeifel in 1980 was 82, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeifel 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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