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Pfil Family History

Pfil 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: Peil, Pfeil, Paul, Kil, April, Peel, Pool, Prim, Pal, Keil

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Where is the Pfil family from?

You can see how Pfil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pfil family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfil's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pfil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pfil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pfil. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pfil. For the veterans among your Pfil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfil lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfil 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfil

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