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Pfabe Family History

Pfabe 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: Pfab, Place, Pate, Babe, Knabe, Page, Faber, Abe, Plate, Pape

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Where is the Pfabe family from?

You can see how Pfabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfabe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Pfabe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Pfabe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Pfabe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfabe 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 Pfabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Attendant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfabe. 50% of Pfabe men worked as a Baker and 100% of Pfabe women worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Baker
    50%
  • Welder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Pfabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Pfabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfabe 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pfabe. 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 108 military records available for the last name Pfabe. For the veterans among your Pfabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfabe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Pfabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pfabe in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfabe 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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