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Pfingsthorn Family History

Pfingsthorn 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: Pfingston, Pfingsten, Kingston, Hingston, Kinghorn, Pinkston

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Where is the Pfingsthorn family from?

You can see how Pfingsthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfingsthorn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pfingsthorn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfingsthorn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfingsthorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Pfingsthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfingsthorn 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Pfingsthorn. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pfingsthorn. For the veterans among your Pfingsthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfingsthorn lifespan?

Average Pfingsthorn life expectancy in 1963 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfingsthorn 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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