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Paffy Family History

Paffy 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: Paff, Pay, Paley, Duffy, Raffa, Pavey, Puff, Baffa, Gaff, Haff

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Where is the Paffy family from?

You can see how Paffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Paffy families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Paffy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Paffy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffy 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 62 census records available for the last name Paffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffy 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Paffy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Paffy. For the veterans among your Paffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paffy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paffy

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