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Paffenroth Family History

Paffenroth 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, Abendroth, Lafferty, Morgenroth, Rafferty, Deisenroth

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Where is the Paffenroth family from?

You can see how Paffenroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffenroth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paffenroth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paffenroth family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Paffenroth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Paffenroth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffenroth 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 Paffenroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paffenroth. 45% of Paffenroth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paffenroth women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Machine Hand
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Paffenroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Paffenroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffenroth 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Paffenroth. 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 128 military records available for the last name Paffenroth. For the veterans among your Paffenroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffenroth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Paffenroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paffenroth in 1960 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffenroth 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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