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Phaff Family History

Phaff 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: Haff, Paff, Pfaff, Shaff, Hoff, Sheaff, Haft, Sheff, Graff, Haaf

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Where is the Phaff family from?

You can see how Phaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Phaff family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Phaff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Phaff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phaff 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 Phaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Phaff. 100% of Phaff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Phaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Phaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaff 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Phaff. 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 76 military records available for the last name Phaff. For the veterans among your Phaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phaff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Phaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Phaff in 1962 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phaff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phaff 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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