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Pflanzer Family History

Pflanzer 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: Planer, Panzer, Pflaumer, Pflanz, Platzer, Lanzer, Glanzer, Pfander

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Where is the Pflanzer family from?

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

What did your Pflanzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Locomotive Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pflanzer. 25% of Pflanzer men worked as a Locomotive Fireman. .

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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

  • Locomotive Fireman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Pflanzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pflanzer 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Pflanzer. 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 324 military records available for the last name Pflanzer. For the veterans among your Pflanzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pflanzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Pflanzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pflanzer in 1952 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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