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Paff Name Meaning

German: variant of Pfaff .

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


Similar surnames: Naff, Pfaff, Raff, Haff, Poff, Papa, Roff, Puff, Alff, Pax

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Where is the Paff family from?

You can see how Paff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Paff families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Paff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paff. 20% of Paff men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Paff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paff were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Paff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paff 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Paff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paff. For the veterans among your Paff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paff lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Paff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paff in 1953 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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