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Paffett Family History

Paffett Surname Meaning

see Parfitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Paffett family from?

You can see how Paffett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paffett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Paffett families living in Hampshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Paffett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Paffett families in 1891.
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What did your Paffett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paffett. 100% of Paffett men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Paffett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Tomote Carter flower Cun
    7%

What Paffett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Paffett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffett 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Paffett. 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 341 military records available for the last name Paffett. For the veterans among your Paffett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffett lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Paffett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paffett in 1973 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffett 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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