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Puffel Family History

Puffel 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: Kuffel, Duffel, Puffer, Duffer, Huffer, Punzel, Riffel, Pugel, Puff

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Where is the Puffel family from?

You can see how Puffel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Puffel family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puffel's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Puffel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Puffel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Puffel. 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 5 military records available for the last name Puffel. For the veterans among your Puffel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Puffel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Puffel in 1980 was 72, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Puffel 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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