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Pfaffly Family History

Pfaffly 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, Pfahl, Gaffey, Pfeifle, Claffey, Laffey, Chaffey

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Where is the Pfaffly family from?

You can see how Pfaffly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaffly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Pfaffly families living in Kansas. This was about 92% of all the recorded Pfaffly's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Pfaffly families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Pfaffly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffly 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffly. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pfaffly. For the veterans among your Pfaffly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pfaffly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pfaffly in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffly 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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