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Pfingst Family History

Pfingst 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: Pfingsten, Yingst, Pfingston, Hingst, Priest, Ping, Finger, Angst

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Where is the Pfingst family from?

You can see how Pfingst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfingst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfingst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pfingst family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfingst's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pfingst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfingst 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 Pfingst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfingst. 60% of Pfingst men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Pfingst women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Printer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Pfingst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfingst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfingst 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Pfingst. 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 261 military records available for the last name Pfingst. For the veterans among your Pfingst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfingst lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pfingst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pfingst in 1956 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfingst 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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