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Pafe Family History

Pafe 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: Pate, Page, Pape, Pace, Pae, Pane, Paye, Pare, Pake, Paff

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Where is the Pafe family from?

You can see how Pafe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pafe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pafe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Pafe families living in Mississippi. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pafe's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Pafe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pafe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pafe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pafe. 50% of Pafe 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Pafe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pafe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Pafe. 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 135 military records available for the last name Pafe. For the veterans among your Pafe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pafe lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2004, in the United States, Pafe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pafe in 2001 was 71, and 53 in 2004.

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