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Phifer Family History

Phifer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfeiffer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Phifer family from?

You can see how Phifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Phifer families living in Wiltshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Phifer's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Phifer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phifer 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 Phifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phifer. 20% of Phifer men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Phifer women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phifer were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    13%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Phifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Phifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phifer 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Phifer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Phifer. For the veterans among your Phifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phifer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Phifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Phifer in 1947 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phifer 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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