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Pfaffe Family History

Pfaffe 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, Pfeffer, Taaffe, Taffe, Jaffe, Paff, Yaffe, Fyffe, Place, Pate

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Where is the Pfaffe family from?

You can see how Pfaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pfaffe families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Pfaffe's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Pfaffe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffe 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 Pfaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stove Mounter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfaffe. 50% of Pfaffe men worked as a Stove Mounter and 100% of Pfaffe women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Stove Mounter
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Pfaffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Pfaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffe 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffe. 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 135 military records available for the last name Pfaffe. For the veterans among your Pfaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pfaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pfaffe in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaffe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffe 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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