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Pufahl Family History

Pufahl Surname Meaning

German (Mecklenburg Pomerania): perhaps a variant of Puvogel ‘hoopoe’. Alternatively of undetermined Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pufahl family from?

You can see how Pufahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pufahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pufahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Pufahl families living in Delaware. This was about 31% of all the recorded Pufahl's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Pufahl families in 1880.
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What did your Pufahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pufahl. 46% of Pufahl men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Pufahl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pufahl were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Helper
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Houseworker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pufahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pufahl 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Pufahl. 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 666 military records available for the last name Pufahl. For the veterans among your Pufahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pufahl lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Pufahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pufahl in 1960 was 62, and 83 in 2004.

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