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Paufler Family History

Paufler 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: Haufler, Pautler, Baumler, Kaufer, Puller, Parler, Laufer, Hausler

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Where is the Paufler family from?

You can see how Paufler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paufler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Paufler families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Paufler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paufler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paufler 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 Paufler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paufler. 100% of Paufler men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Paufler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Paufler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paufler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Paufler. 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 139 military records available for the last name Paufler. For the veterans among your Paufler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paufler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paufler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Paufler in 1964 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paufler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paufler 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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