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Paffile Family History

Paffile 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: Panfil, Waffle, Saffle, Paine, Parfitt, Pafford, Mandile, Pile, Paule

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Where is the Paffile family from?

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

What did your Paffile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paffile. 100% of Paffile women worked as a 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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Paffile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffile 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Paffile. 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 39 military records available for the last name Paffile. For the veterans among your Paffile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffile lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Paffile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paffile in 1969 was 91, and 91 in 2001.

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