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Pfundheller Family History

Pfundheller 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: Drumheller, Pfendler, Heller, Fuller, Rundell, Peller, Schneller

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Where is the Pfundheller family from?

You can see how Pfundheller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfundheller family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfundheller families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfundheller's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pfundheller families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfundheller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfundheller ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Pfundheller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfundheller 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pfundheller. 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 186 military records available for the last name Pfundheller. For the veterans among your Pfundheller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfundheller lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pfundheller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfundheller in 1962 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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