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Pfaffs Family History

Pfaffs 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, Paff, Paris, Faas, Pfeffer, Pfau, Panas, Pass, Raffa, Papas

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Pfaffs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffs. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Pfaffs. For the veterans among your Pfaffs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffs lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1980, in the United States, Pfaffs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Pfaffs in 1975 was 83, and 71 in 1980.

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