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Pfiefly Family History

Pfiefly 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: Field, Bierly, Pfeil, Piela, Pfeifle, Piel, Kiely, Piety, Piercy

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Where is the Pfiefly family from?

You can see how Pfiefly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiefly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfiefly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pfiefly families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfiefly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfiefly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfiefly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfiefly ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pfiefly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiefly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pfiefly. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pfiefly. For the veterans among your Pfiefly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiefly lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Pfiefly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pfiefly in 1991 was 73, and 87 in 1992.

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