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Pfeiffner Family History

Pfeiffner 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: Pfiffner, Pfeiffer, Pfeffer, Pfeifer, Pfeuffer, Peiffer, Reffner

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Where is the Pfeiffner family from?

You can see how Pfeiffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeiffner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pfeiffner families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pfeiffner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfeiffner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Pfeiffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeiffner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pfeiffner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pfeiffner. For the veterans among your Pfeiffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeiffner lifespan?

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