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Pfiste Family History

Pfiste 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: Pfister, Fiske, Pfost, Fister, Piske, Fite, Criste, Pfiester, Viste

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Where is the Pfiste family from?

You can see how Pfiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfiste family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfiste's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pfiste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfiste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Pfiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiste 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pfiste. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pfiste. For the veterans among your Pfiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiste lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Pfiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pfiste in 1988 was 88, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfiste 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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