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Pfischner Family History

Pfischner 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: Fischer, Fischler, Leischner, Fisher, Pitcher, Fichter, Pilcher

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Where is the Pfischner family from?

You can see how Pfischner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfischner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pfischner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pfischner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfischner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfischner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pfischner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfischner. 100% of Pfischner men worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Pfischner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Pfischner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfischner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Pfischner. 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 20 military records available for the last name Pfischner. For the veterans among your Pfischner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfischner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pfischner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pfischner in 1967 was 76, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfischner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfischner 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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