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Pfadenhauer Family History

Pfadenhauer Name 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: Pfotenhauer, Moldenhauer, Dauenhauer, Eisenhauer, Fazenbaker

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Where is the Pfadenhauer family from?

You can see how Pfadenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfadenhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfadenhauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Pfadenhauer families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pfadenhauer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pfadenhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfadenhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfadenhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfadenhauer. 45% of Pfadenhauer men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Pfadenhauer women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Pfadenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfadenhauer 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Pfadenhauer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 471 military records available for the last name Pfadenhauer. For the veterans among your Pfadenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfadenhauer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfadenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfadenhauer in 1963 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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