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Pfarr Family History

Pfarr Surname Meaning

South German: from Middle High German pfarr ‘district parish’ or pfarre(r) ‘parish priest’ hence an occupational name for a parson

or a topographic name for someone who lived near the parsonage.

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


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Where is the Pfarr family from?

You can see how Pfarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfarr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 51 Pfarr families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pfarr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfarr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfarr 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 Pfarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfarr. 23% of Pfarr men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Pfarr women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfarr were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pfarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfarr 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Pfarr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfarr. For the veterans among your Pfarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfarr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pfarr in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfarr 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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