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Paffman Family History

Paffman 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: Packman, Roffman, Parkman, Paxman, Hoffman, Kaufman, Goffman, Koffman

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Where is the Paffman family from?

You can see how Paffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Paffman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paffman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffman 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 91 census records available for the last name Paffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paffman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paffman. For the veterans among your Paffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Paffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paffman in 1983 was 96, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffman 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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