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Pfrimmer Family History

Pfrimmer 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: Primmer, Pfrommer, Trimmer, Krimmer, Grimmer, Frommer, Brimmer

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Where is the Pfrimmer family from?

You can see how Pfrimmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfrimmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfrimmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Pfrimmer families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pfrimmer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pfrimmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfrimmer 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 Pfrimmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfrimmer. 42% of Pfrimmer men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Pfrimmer women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Mechanic
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pfrimmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfrimmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfrimmer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Pfrimmer. 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 355 military records available for the last name Pfrimmer. For the veterans among your Pfrimmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfrimmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfrimmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pfrimmer in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfrimmer 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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