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Pfisthner Family History

Pfisthner 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, Pfisterer, Fisher, Pistone, Fitzner, Pfiffner, Fischer

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Where is the Pfisthner family from?

You can see how Pfisthner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfisthner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfisthner family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfisthner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfisthner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Pfisthner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfisthner 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 immigration records available for the last name Pfisthner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pfisthner. For the veterans among your Pfisthner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfisthner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Pfisthner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pfisthner in 1973 was 72, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfisthner 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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