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Pheilshifter Family History

Pheilshifter 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: Preister, Heiliger, Philhower, Hilsinger, Heisinger, Preisinger

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Where is the Pheilshifter family from?

You can see how Pheilshifter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheilshifter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pheilshifter family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheilshifter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pheilshifter families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Pheilshifter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheilshifter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pheilshifter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pheilshifter. For the veterans among your Pheilshifter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheilshifter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Pheilshifter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pheilshifter in 1973 was 88, and 75 in 1998.

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