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Pfaeffli Family History

Pfaeffli 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: Pfeffer, Pfeifle, Pfaff, Pfieffer, Stampfli, Pfahl, Pfeil, Panfil

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Where is the Pfaeffli family from?

You can see how Pfaeffli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaeffli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaeffli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pfaeffli families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaeffli's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pfaeffli families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Pfaeffli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaeffli 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pfaeffli. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pfaeffli. For the veterans among your Pfaeffli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaeffli lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Pfaeffli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pfaeffli in 1981 was 95, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaeffli 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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