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Puffpaff Family History

Puffpaff 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: Pfaff, Puff, Puthoff, Pufahl, Buffa, Buffalo, Butzlaff, Paff, Luffman

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Where is the Puffpaff family from?

You can see how Puffpaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffpaff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Puffpaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Puffpaff families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Puffpaff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Puffpaff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puffpaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Puffpaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Puffpaff. 55% of Puffpaff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Puffpaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffpaff 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Puffpaff. 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 88 military records available for the last name Puffpaff. For the veterans among your Puffpaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffpaff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Puffpaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Puffpaff in 1952 was 61, and 89 in 2004.

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