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Pfanenstiel Family History

Pfanenstiel 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: Pfannenstiel, Rosenstiel, Fenster, Bonesteel, Piacentini, Pannier

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Where is the Pfanenstiel family from?

You can see how Pfanenstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfanenstiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfanenstiel family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pfanenstiel's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Pfanenstiel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfanenstiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfanenstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfanenstiel. 43% of Pfanenstiel women worked as a Waitress. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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What Pfanenstiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Pfanenstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfanenstiel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pfanenstiel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pfanenstiel. For the veterans among your Pfanenstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfanenstiel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfanenstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pfanenstiel in 1963 was 77, and 35 in 2004.

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