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Pfiesterer Family History

Pfiesterer 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: Pfisterer, Riesterer, Pfiester, Plasterer, Pfleiderer, Priester

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Where is the Pfiesterer family from?

You can see how Pfiesterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiesterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfiesterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pfiesterer families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Pfiesterer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfiesterer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Pfiesterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiesterer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pfiesterer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Pfiesterer. For the veterans among your Pfiesterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiesterer lifespan?

Average Pfiesterer life expectancy in 1976 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfiesterer 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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