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Pfirmann Family History

Pfirmann 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: Firman, Permann, Forman, Farman, Bermann, Furman, Karmann, Perman

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Where is the Pfirmann family from?

You can see how Pfirmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfirmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfirmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Pfirmann families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pfirmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfirmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfirmann 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 Pfirmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Pfirmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Pfirmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfirmann 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Pfirmann. 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 198 military records available for the last name Pfirmann. For the veterans among your Pfirmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfirmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Pfirmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pfirmann in 1962 was 83, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfirmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfirmann 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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