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Pleifer Family History

Pleifer 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: Leifer, Pfeifer, Peifer, Pheifer, Leiner, Plier, Reifer, Peiser

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Where is the Pleifer family from?

You can see how Pleifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pleifer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pleifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pleifer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pleifer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pleifer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pleifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pleifer 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Pleifer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pleifer. For the veterans among your Pleifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pleifer 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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