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Pfirman Family History

Pfirman 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: Firman, Forman, Farman, Furman, Perman, Fairman, Firmin, Opferman

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Where is the Pfirman family from?

You can see how Pfirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfirman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfirman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pfirman families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Pfirman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfirman families in 1880.
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What did your Pfirman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfirman. 55% of Pfirman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pfirman women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    55%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Pfirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Pfirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfirman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Pfirman. 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 207 military records available for the last name Pfirman. For the veterans among your Pfirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfirman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pfirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pfirman in 1960 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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