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Pfeufer Family History

Pfeufer 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: Pfeffer, Pfeifer, Pfeuffer, Feuer, Pfeiffer, Feurer, Peffer, Pfender

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Where is the Pfeufer family from?

You can see how Pfeufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeufer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pfeufer families living in Texas. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pfeufer's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pfeufer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeufer 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 Pfeufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfeufer. 67% of Pfeufer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pfeufer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Artist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Pfeufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Pfeufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeufer 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Pfeufer. 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 557 military records available for the last name Pfeufer. For the veterans among your Pfeufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeufer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Pfeufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pfeufer in 1967 was 53, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeufer 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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