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Paffe Family History

Paffe 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: Taffe, Jaffe, Paff, Yaffe, Pate, Paske, Paine, Page, Pape, Pace

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Where is the Paffe family from?

You can see how Paffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Paffe families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Paffe's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Paffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffe 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 Paffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paffe. 34% of Paffe men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Paffe women 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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Paffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Paffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffe 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Paffe. 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 99 military records available for the last name Paffe. For the veterans among your Paffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Paffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paffe in 1965 was 54, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffe 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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