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Paffenbach Family History

Paffenbach 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: Afflerbach, Achenbach, Aulenbach, Kallenbach, Lautenbach, Kaltenbach

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Where is the Paffenbach family from?

You can see how Paffenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paffenbach family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paffenbach's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Paffenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paffenbach ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paffenbach ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Paffenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffenbach 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paffenbach. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paffenbach. For the veterans among your Paffenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffenbach lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1995, in the United States, Paffenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Paffenbach in 1960 was 42, and 75 in 1995.

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