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Paffi Family History

Paffi Name 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: Paff, Raffa, Pai, Puff, Papi, Baffa, Gaff, Pagni, Haff, Panfil

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Where is the Paffi family from?

You can see how Paffi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paffi family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paffi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paffi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paffi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paffi. 100% of Paffi men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Paffi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffi 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Paffi. 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 25 military records available for the last name Paffi. For the veterans among your Paffi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Paffi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paffi in 1976 was 84, and 78 in 2003.

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