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Pfrenger Family History

Pfrenger 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: Prenger, Pranger, Fringer, Strenger, Frenier, Sprenger, Pfleger

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Where is the Pfrenger family from?

You can see how Pfrenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfrenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfrenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pfrenger families living in New York. This was about 73% of all the recorded Pfrenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfrenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfrenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Pfrenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfrenger 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pfrenger. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pfrenger. For the veterans among your Pfrenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfrenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pfrenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pfrenger in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfrenger 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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