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Pfotenhaver Family History

Pfotenhaver 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: Pfotenhauer, Copenhaver, Westenhaver, Koppenhaver, Bodenhamer

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Where is the Pfotenhaver family from?

You can see how Pfotenhaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfotenhaver family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pfotenhaver family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfotenhaver's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pfotenhaver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pfotenhaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfotenhaver 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pfotenhaver. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pfotenhaver. For the veterans among your Pfotenhaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfotenhaver lifespan?

Average Pfotenhaver life expectancy in 1980 was 21 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfotenhaver 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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