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Pfueller Family History

Pfueller 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: Fuller, Peller, Feller, Puller, Mueller, Gfeller, Preller, Pfeiler

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Where is the Pfueller family from?

You can see how Pfueller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfueller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfueller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pfueller family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfueller's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfueller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfueller 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 Pfueller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Legger
    100%

What Pfueller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Pfueller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfueller 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pfueller. 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 17 military records available for the last name Pfueller. For the veterans among your Pfueller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfueller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pfueller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pfueller in 1964 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfueller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfueller 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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