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Pfaffle Family History

Pfaffle 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, Waffle, Pfaff, Saffle, Faille, Pfeffer, Taaffe, Pfahl, Paule

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Where is the Pfaffle family from?

You can see how Pfaffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaffle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Pfaffle families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaffle's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Pfaffle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffle 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 Pfaffle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfaffle. 38% of Pfaffle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Pfaffle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Pfaffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffle 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffle. 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 258 military records available for the last name Pfaffle. For the veterans among your Pfaffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pfaffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pfaffle in 1964 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaffle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffle 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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