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Pfinster Family History

Pfinster 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: Finster, Pfister, Pfiester, Prinster, Fenster, Painter, Pointer

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Where is the Pfinster family from?

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

In 1940, Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfinster. 100% of Pfinster men worked as a Press Operator.

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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

  • Press Operator
    100%

What Pfinster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pfinster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfinster 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pfinster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pfinster. For the veterans among your Pfinster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfinster lifespan?

Average Pfinster life expectancy in 1989 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfinster 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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