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Paffrath Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Paffrath in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walrath, Forth, Barth, Potratz, Baruth, Kamrath, Pankratz, Kamprath

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Where is the Paffrath family from?

You can see how Paffrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paffrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paffrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Paffrath families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Paffrath's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Paffrath families in 1880.
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What did your Paffrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paffrath. 37% of Paffrath men worked as a Farm Labor and 100% of Paffrath women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    37%
  • Mechanic
    28%
  • Coal Miner
    19%
  • Chauffeur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Paffrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paffrath 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Paffrath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Paffrath. For the veterans among your Paffrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paffrath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paffrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paffrath in 1964 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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