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Pfersick Family History

Pfersick 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: Persico, Ferrick, Pernick, Perlick, Herrick, Fenwick, Patrick

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Where is the Pfersick family from?

You can see how Pfersick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfersick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfersick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pfersick family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfersick's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfersick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfersick 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 Pfersick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfersick. 50% of Pfersick men worked as a Labor and 100% of Pfersick women worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

What Pfersick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Pfersick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfersick 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pfersick. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pfersick. For the veterans among your Pfersick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfersick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Pfersick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pfersick in 1964 was 71, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfersick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfersick 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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