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Pfaefle Family History

Pfaefle 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: Pfeifle, Pelle, Faille, Pfeffer, Pfahl, Paule, Preble, Paille, Pangle

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Where is the Pfaefle family from?

You can see how Pfaefle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaefle family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pfaefle families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaefle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfaefle families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Pfaefle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaefle 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pfaefle. 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 Pfaefle. For the veterans among your Pfaefle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaefle lifespan?

Average Pfaefle life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaefle 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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