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Pfizenmayer Family History

Pfizenmayer 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, Pfotenhauer, Fazenbaker, Priesmeyer, Lindenmayer

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Where is the Pfizenmayer family from?

You can see how Pfizenmayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfizenmayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfizenmayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Pfizenmayer families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pfizenmayer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfizenmayer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfizenmayer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfizenmayer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfizenmayer. 34% of Pfizenmayer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Pfizenmayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfizenmayer 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Pfizenmayer. 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 120 military records available for the last name Pfizenmayer. For the veterans among your Pfizenmayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfizenmayer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfizenmayer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pfizenmayer in 1963 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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