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Pfersdorff Family History

Pfersdorff 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: Overdorff, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Oberdorf, Orendorff, Bergdorf

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Where is the Pfersdorff family from?

You can see how Pfersdorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfersdorff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Pfersdorff families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfersdorff's in USA. California had the highest population of Pfersdorff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Pfersdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfersdorff 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pfersdorff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 59 military records available for the last name Pfersdorff. For the veterans among your Pfersdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfersdorff lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Pfersdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfersdorff in 1974 was 69, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfersdorff 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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