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Paffitt Family History

Paffitt 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: Parfitt, Reffitt, Proffitt, Profitt, Moffitt, Maffett, Laffitte

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Where is the Paffitt family from?

You can see how Paffitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffitt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Paffitt family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 11% of all the recorded Paffitt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paffitt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Paffitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffitt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Paffitt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Paffitt. For the veterans among your Paffitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffitt lifespan?

Average Paffitt life expectancy in 2001 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffitt 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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