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Pfaffman Family History

Pfaffman 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: Packman, Farman, Fairman, Farfan, Roffman, Kleffman, Plageman

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Where is the Pfaffman family from?

You can see how Pfaffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaffman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pfaffman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Pfaffman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pfaffman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffman 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 Pfaffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pfaffman. 43% of Pfaffman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pfaffman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Pfaffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Pfaffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffman. 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 104 military records available for the last name Pfaffman. For the veterans among your Pfaffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pfaffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pfaffman in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffman 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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