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Paffney Family History

Paffney 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: Gaffney, Palfrey, Gaffner, Partney, Gaffey, Laffey, Duffney, Peffley

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Where is the Paffney family from?

You can see how Paffney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffney family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Paffney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Paffney families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paffney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paffney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Paffney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Paffney. 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 Paffney. For the veterans among your Paffney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paffney

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