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Paffenback Family History

Paffenback 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: Feeback, Afflerbach, Achenbach, Aulenbach, Kallenbach, Lautenbach

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Where is the Paffenback family from?

You can see how Paffenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffenback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Paffenback families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paffenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paffenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffenback 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 Paffenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paffenback. 100% of Paffenback women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Paffenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Paffenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffenback 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Paffenback. 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 35 military records available for the last name Paffenback. For the veterans among your Paffenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffenback lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Paffenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Paffenback in 1968 was 86, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffenback 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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