This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pfortmiller family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pfortmiller Family History

Pfortmiller 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: Portier, Rossmiller, Fortier, Lockmiller, Overmiller, Brockmiller

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pfortmiller family from?

You can see how Pfortmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfortmiller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pfortmiller families living in Kansas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pfortmiller's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pfortmiller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfortmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Pfortmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfortmiller. 24% of Pfortmiller men worked as a Farming.

View Census Data for Pfortmiller | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Pfortmiller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Pfortmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfortmiller census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pfortmiller

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Pfortmiller. 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.

View all Pfortmiller immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Pfortmiller. For the veterans among your Pfortmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pfortmiller military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pfortmiller family history

Discover More

What is the average Pfortmiller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pfortmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfortmiller in 1964 was 57, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfortmiller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfortmiller 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pfortmiller family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial