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Pferdner Family History

Pferdner 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: Feldner, Poertner, Pfender, Pfendler, Ferner, Berner, Verdier, Penner

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Where is the Pferdner family from?

You can see how Pferdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pferdner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pferdner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pferdner families living in California. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pferdner's in USA. California had the highest population of Pferdner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Pferdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pferdner 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pferdner. 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 Pferdner. For the veterans among your Pferdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pferdner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Pferdner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pferdner in 1975 was 55, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pferdner 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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