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Phisterer Family History

Phisterer 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: Pfisterer, Plasterer, Whistler, Riesterer, Hinderer, Pfister

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Where is the Phisterer family from?

You can see how Phisterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phisterer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Phisterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Phisterer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Phisterer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Phisterer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phisterer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Phisterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phisterer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Phisterer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Phisterer. For the veterans among your Phisterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phisterer lifespan?

Average Phisterer life expectancy in 1994 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phisterer 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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