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Pfaffmann Family History

Pfaffmann 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: Hoffmann, Kaufmann, Plamann, Halfmann, Hafemann, Kauffmann, Plagmann

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Where is the Pfaffmann family from?

You can see how Pfaffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pfaffmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pfaffmann families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaffmann's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Pfaffmann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Pfaffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffmann 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffmann. 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 367 military records available for the last name Pfaffmann. For the veterans among your Pfaffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Pfaffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pfaffmann in 1965 was 83, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffmann 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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