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Pfingstler Family History

Pfingstler 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: Pfingsten, Finster, Fistler, Pfister, Kinstler, Pfingston, Pfiester

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Where is the Pfingstler family from?

You can see how Pfingstler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfingstler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfingstler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pfingstler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfingstler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfingstler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfingstler 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 Pfingstler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfingstler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pfingstler. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pfingstler. For the veterans among your Pfingstler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfingstler lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Pfingstler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfingstler in 1982 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfingstler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfingstler 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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