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Paffas Family History

Paffas Surname 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: Pallas, Panas, Raffa, Papas, Kalfas, Baffa, Palas, Patras, Paras

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Where is the Paffas family from?

You can see how Paffas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paffas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paffas families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Paffas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paffas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paffas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paffas. 39% of Paffas men worked as an Owner and 50% of Paffas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paffas were Waiter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    39%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Paffas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Paffas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffas 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Paffas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Paffas. For the veterans among your Paffas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Paffas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Paffas in 1971 was 51, and 92 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffas 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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