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Paufer Family History

Paufer 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: Kaufer, Laufer, Palmer, Bauer, Panter, Packer, Tauber, Plumer, Maurer

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Where is the Paufer family from?

You can see how Paufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paufer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paufer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paufer family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paufer's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Paufer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Paufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paufer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Paufer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Paufer. For the veterans among your Paufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paufer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paufer 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 Paufer

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