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Pfeninger Family History

Pfeninger 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: Pfenninger, Peninger, Greninger, Penninger, Pensinger, Koeninger

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Where is the Pfeninger family from?

You can see how Pfeninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Pfeninger families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pfeninger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfeninger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Pfeninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeninger 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Pfeninger. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pfeninger. For the veterans among your Pfeninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeninger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Pfeninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pfeninger in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeninger 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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