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Pfingsten Family History

Pfingsten Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German pfingeste(n) ‘Whitsun Pentecost’ probably a nickname for a person with tax or service obligations at that time of year.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfingsten family from?

You can see how Pfingsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfingsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfingsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pfingsten families living in New Jersey. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pfingsten's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pfingsten families in 1880.
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What did your Pfingsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfingsten. 43% of Pfingsten men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Pfingsten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfingsten were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfingsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfingsten 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Pfingsten. 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 708 military records available for the last name Pfingsten. For the veterans among your Pfingsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfingsten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pfingsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pfingsten in 1956 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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