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Pufpaff Family History

Pufpaff 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, Puff, Puthoff, Pufahl, Paff, Pupa, Popoff, Papa, Mustafa, Cuff

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Where is the Pufpaff family from?

You can see how Pufpaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pufpaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pufpaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pufpaff families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Pufpaff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pufpaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pufpaff 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 Pufpaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pufpaff. 50% of Pufpaff 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
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%

What Pufpaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Pufpaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pufpaff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pufpaff. 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 159 military records available for the last name Pufpaff. For the veterans among your Pufpaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pufpaff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Pufpaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pufpaff in 1957 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pufpaff 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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