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Paffen Family History

Paffen 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: Offen, Draffen, Palen, Parten, Geffen, Raffel, Jaffer, Daffern

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Where is the Paffen family from?

You can see how Paffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paffen families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Paffen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paffen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paffen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Paffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffen 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Paffen. 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 101 military records available for the last name Paffen. For the veterans among your Paffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paffen in 1968 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

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