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Paffenrath Family History

Paffenrath 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: Paffrath, Lafferty, Rafferty, Hoppenrath, Cafferty, Kamrath

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Where is the Paffenrath family from?

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

There are 52 census records available for the last name Paffenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffenrath 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paffenrath. 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 9 military records available for the last name Paffenrath. For the veterans among your Paffenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffenrath lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Paffenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paffenrath in 1966 was 80, and 103 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paffenrath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffenrath 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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