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Pfohman Family History

Pfohman 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: Forman, Polman, Gohman, Frohman, Poorman, Plowman, Pechman, Fohrman

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Where is the Pfohman family from?

You can see how Pfohman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfohman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfohman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfohman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfohman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfohman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Pfohman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfohman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pfohman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pfohman. For the veterans among your Pfohman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfohman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Pfohman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pfohman in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfohman 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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