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Puffe Family History

Puffe 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: Puff, Cuffe, Puffer, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Duffer, Duffy, Huffer

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Where is the Puffe family from?

You can see how Puffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Puffe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Puffe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puffe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Puffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Puffe. 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 103 military records available for the last name Puffe. For the veterans among your Puffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Puffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Puffe in 1965 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puffe 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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