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Pfuntner Family History

Pfuntner 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: Pinner, Painter, Penner, Pointer, Panter, Pinter, Putzer, Gunner

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Where is the Pfuntner family from?

You can see how Pfuntner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfuntner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfuntner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Pfuntner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfuntner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfuntner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfuntner 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 Pfuntner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfuntner. 43% of Pfuntner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pfuntner 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Pfuntner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Pfuntner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfuntner 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pfuntner. 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 71 military records available for the last name Pfuntner. For the veterans among your Pfuntner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfuntner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Pfuntner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfuntner in 1968 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfuntner 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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