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Pfeifle Family History

Pfeifle Surname Meaning

South German: metonymic occupational name for a whistle player from a diminutive of Middle High German pfīf(e) ‘pipe whistle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfeifle family from?

You can see how Pfeifle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeifle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeifle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Pfeifle families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pfeifle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfeifle families in 1880.
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What did your Pfeifle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfeifle. 36% of Pfeifle men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pfeifle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfeifle were Carpenter and Beautician.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Beautician
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pfeifle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeifle 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Pfeifle. 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 855 military records available for the last name Pfeifle. For the veterans among your Pfeifle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeifle lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeifle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Pfeifle in 1956 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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