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Pfertner Family History

Pfertner 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: Poertner, Fortner, Fetner, Portner, Ferner, Gertner, Gaertner

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Where is the Pfertner family from?

You can see how Pfertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfertner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfertner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pfertner family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfertner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfertner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfertner 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 Pfertner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pfertner. 100% of Pfertner women worked as a Hotel Waitress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Hotel Waitress
    100%

What Pfertner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pfertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfertner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pfertner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pfertner. For the veterans among your Pfertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfertner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pfertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pfertner in 1966 was 87, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfertner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfertner 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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