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Pfile Family History

Pfile 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: Pile, File, Pike, Pille, Prime, Price, Paine, Pelle, Peil, Pipe

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Where is the Pfile family from?

You can see how Pfile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfile family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Pfile family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfile's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Pfile families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfile 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 Pfile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfile. 42% of Pfile men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Pfile women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfile were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Pfile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfile 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pfile. 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 139 military records available for the last name Pfile. For the veterans among your Pfile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfile lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pfile in 1963 was 78, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfile 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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