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Pfest Family History

Pfest 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: Pfost, Fest, Prest, Best, Post, Oest, Priest, Pust, Prost, Wuest

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Where is the Pfest family from?

You can see how Pfest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfest families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfest's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfest 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 42 census records available for the last name Pfest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfest 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Pfest. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pfest. For the veterans among your Pfest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfest lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1985, in the United States, Pfest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pfest in 1956 was 64, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfest 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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