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Pfrommer Family History

Pfrommer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Frommer.

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


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Where is the Pfrommer family from?

You can see how Pfrommer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfrommer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfrommer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Pfrommer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pfrommer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfrommer families in 1880.
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What did your Pfrommer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Chicken Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfrommer. 24% of Pfrommer men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Pfrommer women worked as a Chicken Picker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfrommer were Baker and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Chicken Picker
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Baker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chicken Picker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Pfrommer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfrommer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfrommer 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Pfrommer. 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 341 military records available for the last name Pfrommer. For the veterans among your Pfrommer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfrommer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Pfrommer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pfrommer in 1950 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfrommer 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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