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Pafume Family History

Pafume 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: Plume, Rafuse, Paule, Palme, Paumen, Paul, Palmer, Palm, Azuma, Baum

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Pafume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pafume 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Pafume. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pafume. For the veterans among your Pafume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pafume lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Pafume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pafume in 1964 was 46, and 73 in 2000.

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