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Pfaffinger Family History

Pfaffinger 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: Pfenninger, Pfiffner, Treffinger, Paysinger, Effinger, Fatzinger

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Where is the Pfaffinger family from?

You can see how Pfaffinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaffinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pfaffinger families living in Kentucky. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pfaffinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Pfaffinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffinger 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 Pfaffinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfaffinger. 43% of Pfaffinger men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Pfaffinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Pfaffinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffinger 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pfaffinger. For the veterans among your Pfaffinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Pfaffinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pfaffinger in 1952 was 39, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaffinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffinger 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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