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Pfeningworth Family History

Pfeningworth 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: Illingworth, Hollingworth, Hainsworth, Wentworth, Hollingsworth

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Where is the Pfeningworth family from?

You can see how Pfeningworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeningworth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfeningworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pfeningworth families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeningworth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfeningworth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeningworth 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 12 census records available for the last name Pfeningworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeningworth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pfeningworth. 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 Pfeningworth. For the veterans among your Pfeningworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfeningworth

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