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Pfiler Family History

Pfiler 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: Filer, Pfeiler, Pliler, Peller, Plier, Peiser, Faler, Puller, Parler

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Where is the Pfiler family from?

You can see how Pfiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pfiler families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfiler's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pfiler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Pfiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pfiler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pfiler. For the veterans among your Pfiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Pfiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pfiler in 1961 was 41, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfiler 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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