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Pfannschmidt Family History

Pfannschmidt 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: Reinschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Waldschmidt, Schmidt, Goldschmidt

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Where is the Pfannschmidt family from?

You can see how Pfannschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfannschmidt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfannschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pfannschmidt families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfannschmidt's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Pfannschmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfannschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfannschmidt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pfannschmidt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Pfannschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfannschmidt 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Pfannschmidt. 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 131 military records available for the last name Pfannschmidt. For the veterans among your Pfannschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfannschmidt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Pfannschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pfannschmidt in 1970 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

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