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Pfeiler Name Meaning

German: occupational name for an arrowsmith, from an agent derivative of Middle High German pfil ‘arrow’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pfeil, Pfendler, Seiler, Pfeiffer, Feller, Preiser, Feiler, Keiler

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Pfeiler Family Origin

Where is the Pfeiler family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Pfeiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfeiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pfeiler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pfeiler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfeiler's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Pfeiler families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfeiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Pfeiler Family Occupations

    What did your Pfeiler ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Cutter In Tailor Shop, Farmer and Hotel Keeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Pfeiler. The most common Pfeiler occupation in the USA was Cutter In Tailor Shop. 20% of Pfeiler's were Cutter In Tailor Shops. A less common occupation for the Pfeiler family was Keeps House.

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    • Cutter In Tailor Shop

      20%

    • Farmer

      20%

    • Hotel Keeper

      20%

    • Keeps House

      20%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pfeiler ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Pfeiler Historical Records

    What Pfeiler family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Pfeiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfeiler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Pfeiler. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfeiler. For the veterans among your Pfeiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Pfeiler Life Expectancy

    What is the average Pfeiler lifespan?

    Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Pfeiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pfeiler in 1965 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfeiler

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfeiler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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