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Pfitzenmeyer Family History

Pfitzenmeyer 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: Katzenmeyer, Linsenmeyer, Lindenmeyer, Priesmeyer, Wibbenmeyer

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Where is the Pfitzenmeyer family from?

You can see how Pfitzenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfitzenmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfitzenmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pfitzenmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pfitzenmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfitzenmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Pfitzenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Pfitzenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfitzenmeyer 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Pfitzenmeyer. 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 38 military records available for the last name Pfitzenmeyer. For the veterans among your Pfitzenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfitzenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Pfitzenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pfitzenmeyer in 1968 was 68, and 76 in 2001.

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