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Pfoltner Family History

Pfoltner 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: Fortner, Portner, Plotner, Feltner, Folkner, Polter, Porter, Bolter

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Where is the Pfoltner family from?

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

What did your Pfoltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfoltner. 100% of Pfoltner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Pfoltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfoltner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pfoltner. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pfoltner. For the veterans among your Pfoltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfoltner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Pfoltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pfoltner in 1956 was 32, and 83 in 2000.

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