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Pfohl Family History

Pfohl Surname Meaning

German (Franconia): variant of Pfahl.

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


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Where is the Pfohl family from?

You can see how Pfohl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfohl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfohl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Pfohl families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfohl's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pfohl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfohl 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 Pfohl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfohl. 15% of Pfohl men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Pfohl women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfohl were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Pfohl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pfohl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfohl 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Pfohl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfohl. For the veterans among your Pfohl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfohl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pfohl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pfohl in 1948 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfohl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfohl 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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