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Pfisterer Name Meaning

South German: variant of Pfister .

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


Similar surnames: Pfister, Fister, Pfiester, Riesterer, Litterer, Fistler, Paster

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Where is the Pfisterer family from?

You can see how Pfisterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfisterer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfisterer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pfisterer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfisterer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfisterer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfisterer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfisterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfisterer. 14% of Pfisterer men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Pfisterer women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pfisterer were Clerk and Salesgirl. .

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Helper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    32%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Salesgirl
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pfisterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfisterer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pfisterer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Pfisterer. For the veterans among your Pfisterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfisterer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pfisterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfisterer in 1956 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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