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Pheifer Family History

Pheifer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfeiffer.

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


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Where is the Pheifer family from?

You can see how Pheifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pheifer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pheifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Pheifer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pheifer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pheifer families in 1891.
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What did your Pheifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pheifer. 39% of Pheifer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pheifer women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pheifer were Salesman and Former Opta.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Former Opta
    25%

What Pheifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pheifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pheifer 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Pheifer. 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 270 military records available for the last name Pheifer. For the veterans among your Pheifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pheifer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pheifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pheifer in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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