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Pflederer Family History

Pflederer 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: Pfleiderer, Federer, Lederer, Pledger, Pfleger, Pflueger, Fleener

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Where is the Pflederer family from?

You can see how Pflederer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pflederer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Pflederer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pflederer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pflederer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pflederer 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 Pflederer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pflederer. 60% of Pflederer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pflederer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pflederer were Laborer and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Finisher
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Pflederer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Pflederer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pflederer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pflederer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Pflederer. For the veterans among your Pflederer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pflederer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pflederer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pflederer in 1965 was 54, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pflederer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pflederer 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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