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Piffath Family History

Piffath 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: Paffrath, Pilat, Pilato, Fath, Tiffany, Flath, Porath, Griffith

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Where is the Piffath family from?

You can see how Piffath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piffath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Piffath family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Piffath's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Piffath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piffath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Piffath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piffath 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Piffath. 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 24 military records available for the last name Piffath. For the veterans among your Piffath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piffath lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2000, in the United States, Piffath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Piffath in 1961 was 50, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piffath 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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