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Phfister Family History

Phfister 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: Pfister, Preister, Fister, Phemister, Heister, Pfiester, Fisher

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Where is the Phfister family from?

You can see how Phfister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phfister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phfister family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phfister's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Phfister families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Phfister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phfister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Phfister. 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 5 military records available for the last name Phfister. For the veterans among your Phfister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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