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Parfenoff Family History

Parfenoff 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: Tarnoff, Sarnoff, Marinoff, Aronoff, Parent, Pagenkopf, Parten

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Where is the Parfenoff family from?

You can see how Parfenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfenoff family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Parfenoff families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Parfenoff's in USA. California had the highest population of Parfenoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parfenoff 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 35 census records available for the last name Parfenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfenoff 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Parfenoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Parfenoff. For the veterans among your Parfenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfenoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Parfenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parfenoff in 1964 was 72, and 97 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parfenoff 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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