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Pauff Family History

Pauff 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: Puff, Pluff, Hauff, Paff, Lauff, Paul, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Paus

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Where is the Pauff family from?

You can see how Pauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pauff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pauff families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Pauff families living in Ohio. This was about 69% of all the recorded Pauff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pauff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pauff. 100% of Pauff men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Pauff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Pauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pauff 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pauff. 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 130 military records available for the last name Pauff. For the veterans among your Pauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pauff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pauff in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pauff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pauff 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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