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Pfeifley Family History

Pfeifley 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: Pfeifle, Pfeiffer, Pfeifer, Pfeiler, Peffley, Pefley, Pilley, Pfeffer

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Where is the Pfeifley family from?

You can see how Pfeifley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeifley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeifley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Pfeifley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeifley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfeifley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Pfeifley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeifley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pfeifley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pfeifley. For the veterans among your Pfeifley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeifley lifespan?

Average Pfeifley life expectancy in 1983 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeifley 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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