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Pfiffner Family History

Pfiffner Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a maker of wind instruments from an agent derivative of Middle High German pfife ‘pipe shawm’ (from Late Latin pipa) + the agent suffix -(n)er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pfeiffer, Reffner, Pfeffer, Pinner, Offner, Pfister, Finner, Kuffner

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Where is the Pfiffner family from?

You can see how Pfiffner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfiffner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfiffner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Pfiffner families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Pfiffner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfiffner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfiffner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfiffner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfiffner. 32% of Pfiffner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Pfiffner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfiffner were Seamstress and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pfiffner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfiffner 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Pfiffner. 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 498 military records available for the last name Pfiffner. For the veterans among your Pfiffner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfiffner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pfiffner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfiffner in 1954 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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