Origins of the Pfeiffer surname

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    In 1921, most Pfeiffers lived in london

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    1,400 Pfeiffer Travel & migration records
    540 Pfeiffers found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Pfeiffers

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    Commmon female occupations for Pfeiffers in 1921

    Governess

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    Infant

    3

    Kind

    3

    Schulerin

    3

    Actress

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Pfeiffers in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    24

    Farm Hands

    23

    Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen

    15

    Tinsmiths

    15

    Clerks

    14

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