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Pheister Family History

Pheister 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, Phemister, Heister, Peiser, Pester, Meister, Chester

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Where is the Pheister family from?

You can see how Pheister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheister family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pheister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 13 Pheister families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheister's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pheister families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Pheister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheister 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pheister. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pheister. For the veterans among your Pheister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheister lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Pheister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Pheister in 1967 was 78, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pheister 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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