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Pfranger Family History

Pfranger 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: Pranger, Prager, Ranger, Granger, Frager, Fringer, Fanger, Prange

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Where is the Pfranger family from?

You can see how Pfranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfranger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Pfranger families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfranger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pfranger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfranger 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 Pfranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfranger. 100% of Pfranger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pfranger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Pfranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfranger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pfranger. 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 52 military records available for the last name Pfranger. For the veterans among your Pfranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfranger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Pfranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pfranger in 1967 was 43, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfranger 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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