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Pfrogner Family History

Pfrogner 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: Pfrommer, Prager, Kroner, Roger, Fonner, Frager, Rohner, Poyner

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Where is the Pfrogner family from?

You can see how Pfrogner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfrogner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfrogner family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfrogner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pfrogner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfrogner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfrogner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Glassworker
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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What Pfrogner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Pfrogner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfrogner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Pfrogner. 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 76 military records available for the last name Pfrogner. For the veterans among your Pfrogner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfrogner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pfrogner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pfrogner in 1964 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

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