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Pfohler Family History

Pfohler 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: Pohler, Pfahler, Ohler, Pichler, Pooler, Poller, Kohler, Fehler

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Where is the Pfohler family from?

You can see how Pfohler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfohler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfohler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfohler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfohler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfohler 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 Pfohler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfohler. 100% of Pfohler women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pfohler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pfohler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfohler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Pfohler. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pfohler. For the veterans among your Pfohler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfohler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pfohler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Pfohler in 1971 was 84, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfohler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfohler 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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