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Pfaeffle Family History

Pfaeffle 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: Pfeifle, Pfeffer, Haefele, Waffle, Pfaff, Peffley, Pfefferle

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Where is the Pfaeffle family from?

You can see how Pfaeffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaeffle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaeffle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pfaeffle families living in New Jersey. This was about 37% of all the recorded Pfaeffle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Pfaeffle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaeffle 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 Pfaeffle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfaeffle. 50% of Pfaeffle men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Pfaeffle women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pfaeffle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Pfaeffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaeffle 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Pfaeffle. 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 72 military records available for the last name Pfaeffle. For the veterans among your Pfaeffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaeffle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pfaeffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pfaeffle in 1965 was 73, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaeffle 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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