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Pfersching Family History

Pfersching 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: Pershing, Fasching, Persing, Mensching, Farthing, Persin, Pfenning

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Where is the Pfersching family from?

You can see how Pfersching families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfersching family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfersching families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pfersching families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfersching's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfersching families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfersching 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 134 census records available for the last name Pfersching. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfersching 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Pfersching. 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 45 military records available for the last name Pfersching. For the veterans among your Pfersching ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfersching lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Pfersching life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfersching in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfersching 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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