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Pfortsch Family History

Pfortsch Surname Meaning

South German (Bavaria; Pförtsch): presumably a humorous nickname from Middle High German verz vorz ‘fart’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Pfortsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfortsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfortsch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfortsch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfortsch families in 1920.
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There are 24 census records available for the last name Pfortsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfortsch census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Pfortsch. 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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There are 298 military records available for the last name Pfortsch. For the veterans among your Pfortsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfortsch lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Pfortsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pfortsch in 1977 was 78, and 80 in 1983.

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