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Pfoutz Family History

Pfoutz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pfautz.

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


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Where is the Pfoutz family from?

You can see how Pfoutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfoutz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfoutz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Pfoutz families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfoutz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pfoutz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfoutz 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 Pfoutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfoutz. 64% of Pfoutz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pfoutz women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    64%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Pfoutz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfoutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfoutz 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pfoutz. 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 340 military records available for the last name Pfoutz. For the veterans among your Pfoutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfoutz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pfoutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pfoutz in 1941 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfoutz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfoutz 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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