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Pfaffko Family History

Pfaffko 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, Panko, Palko, Pasko, Gaffke, Placko, Platko, Raffo

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Where is the Pfaffko family from?

You can see how Pfaffko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfaffko family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaffko's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Pfaffko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Pfaffko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffko. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pfaffko. For the veterans among your Pfaffko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pfaffko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Pfaffko in 1963 was 66, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffko 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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