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Pfouts Family History

Pfouts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfautz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pfouts family from?

You can see how Pfouts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfouts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfouts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Pfouts families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pfouts's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfouts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfouts 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 Pfouts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfouts. 46% of Pfouts men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Pfouts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfouts were Operator and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Superintendent
    19%
  • Operator
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Pfouts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfouts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfouts 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Pfouts. 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 209 military records available for the last name Pfouts. For the veterans among your Pfouts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfouts lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pfouts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfouts in 1960 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfouts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfouts 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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