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Pfeifauf Family History

Pfeifauf 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: Pfeiffer, Pfeifle, Pfeifer, Reiff, Pfeffer, Pfau, Feinauer, Pflaum

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Where is the Pfeifauf family from?

You can see how Pfeifauf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeifauf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfeifauf families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Pfeifauf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pfeifauf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeifauf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pfeifauf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfeifauf. 100% of Pfeifauf men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Pfeifauf women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Pfeifauf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeifauf 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Pfeifauf. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pfeifauf. For the veterans among your Pfeifauf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfeifauf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pfeifauf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pfeifauf in 1965 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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