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Pfisterer Family History

Pfisterer Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Pfister.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfisterer family from?

You can see how Pfisterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfisterer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfisterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Pfisterer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfisterer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pfisterer families in 1891.
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What did your Pfisterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pfisterer. 100% of Pfisterer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pfisterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfisterer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pfisterer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pfisterer. For the veterans among your Pfisterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfisterer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pfisterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfisterer in 1956 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfisterer 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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