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Paffenberger Family History

Paffenberger 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: Poffenberger, Kaffenberger, Puffenberger, Offenberger, Puffenbarger

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Where is the Paffenberger family from?

You can see how Paffenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paffenberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Paffenberger families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Paffenberger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Paffenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paffenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paffenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paffenberger. 100% of Paffenberger 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Paffenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffenberger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Paffenberger. 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 59 military records available for the last name Paffenberger. For the veterans among your Paffenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1966, in the United States, Paffenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Paffenberger in 1963 was 78, and 77 in 1966.

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