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Pfitzinger Family History

Pfitzinger 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: Pittinger, Kitzinger, Ritzinger, Fatzinger, Litzinger, Seitzinger

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Where is the Pfitzinger family from?

You can see how Pfitzinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfitzinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pfitzinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfitzinger families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pfitzinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfitzinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfitzinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pfitzinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfitzinger. 50% of Pfitzinger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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What Pfitzinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Pfitzinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfitzinger 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Pfitzinger. 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 273 military records available for the last name Pfitzinger. For the veterans among your Pfitzinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfitzinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pfitzinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pfitzinger in 1963 was 89, and 83 in 2002.

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