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Pfaffenback Family History

Pfaffenback 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: Dieffenbach, Feeback, Afflerbach, Achenbach, Aulenbach, Kallenbach

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Where is the Pfaffenback family from?

You can see how Pfaffenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffenback family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pfaffenback families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pfaffenback's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pfaffenback families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Pfaffenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffenback 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffenback. 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 5 military records available for the last name Pfaffenback. For the veterans among your Pfaffenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffenback lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pfaffenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pfaffenback in 1970 was 87, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffenback 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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