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Pfaffl Family History

Pfaffl 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: Pfaff, Pfahl, Paff, Paul, Tafel, Pal, Fall, Fail, Pfeffer, Pfau

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Where is the Pfaffl family from?

You can see how Pfaffl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfaffl families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaffl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pfaffl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffl 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 Pfaffl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfaffl. 100% of Pfaffl 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 Pfaffl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Pfaffl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffl. 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 158 military records available for the last name Pfaffl. For the veterans among your Pfaffl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffl lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pfaffl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pfaffl in 1957 was 58, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaffl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffl 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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