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Pferman Family History

Pferman 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: Perman, Opferman, Peerman, Pierman, Ferman, German, Forman, Berman

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Where is the Pferman family from?

You can see how Pferman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pferman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pferman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pferman families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Pferman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pferman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pferman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pferman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pferman. 100% of Pferman women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Pferman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pferman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pferman 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pferman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pferman. For the veterans among your Pferman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pferman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Pferman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pferman in 1976 was 26, and 69 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pferman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pferman 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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