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Pfirrmann Family History

Pfirrmann 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: Niermann, Portmann, Liermann, Pierman, Biermann, Eiermann, Fehrmann

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Where is the Pfirrmann family from?

You can see how Pfirrmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfirrmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfirrmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Pfirrmann families living in Kentucky. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pfirrmann's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pfirrmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfirrmann 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 Pfirrmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfirrmann. 100% of Pfirrmann women worked as a Tailoress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Pfirrmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Pfirrmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfirrmann 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Pfirrmann. 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 793 military records available for the last name Pfirrmann. For the veterans among your Pfirrmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfirrmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pfirrmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pfirrmann in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfirrmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfirrmann 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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