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Pfeffer Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German pfeffer German Pfeffer ‘pepper’ a metonymic occupational name for a spicer; alternatively it may be a nickname for a man with a fiery or snappish temperament.

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


Similar surnames: Pepper, Pfeiffer, Peffer, Preiser, Feiner, Pfeiler, Proffer, Pfiffner

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Where is the Pfeffer family from?

You can see how Pfeffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfeffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Pfeffer families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pfeffer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfeffer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfeffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfeffer. 10% of Pfeffer men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Pfeffer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfeffer were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Pfeffer. For the veterans among your Pfeffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeffer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfeffer in 1948 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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