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Pfortner Family History

Pfortner 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: Fortner, Portner, Porter, Portier, Ortner, Cortner, Poertner, Fortier

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Where is the Pfortner family from?

You can see how Pfortner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfortner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfortner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Pfortner families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Pfortner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfortner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Pfortner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfortner 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Pfortner. 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 Pfortner. For the veterans among your Pfortner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfortner lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Pfortner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfortner in 1984 was 65, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfortner 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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