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Pferrman Family History

Pferrman 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, Ferran, Ferdman, Pearman, Herrman

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Where is the Pferrman family from?

You can see how Pferrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pferrman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pferrman family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pferrman's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Pferrman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pferrman 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 Pferrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, S Metal Wor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pferrman. 100% of Pferrman men worked as a S Metal Wor.

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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

  • S Metal Wor
    100%

What Pferrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pferrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pferrman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pferrman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pferrman. For the veterans among your Pferrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pferrman lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Pferrman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pferrman in 1995 was 84, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pferrman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pferrman 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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