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Pfoertner Family History

Pfoertner 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: Poertner, Fortner, Portner, Porter, Portier, Ortner, Cortner, Koerner

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Where is the Pfoertner family from?

You can see how Pfoertner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfoertner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfoertner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pfoertner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfoertner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfoertner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Pfoertner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfoertner 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pfoertner. 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 386 military records available for the last name Pfoertner. For the veterans among your Pfoertner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfoertner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pfoertner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfoertner in 1965 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfoertner 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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