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Pfeiffen Family History

Pfeiffen 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: Pfeiffer, Pfeffer, Pfeifle, Pfeifer, Pfeuffer, Peiffer, Geffen

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Where is the Pfeiffen family from?

You can see how Pfeiffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeiffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfeiffen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeiffen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfeiffen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeiffen 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 39 census records available for the last name Pfeiffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeiffen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pfeiffen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pfeiffen. For the veterans among your Pfeiffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeiffen lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1992, in the United States, Pfeiffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pfeiffen in 1948 was 48, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeiffen 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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