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Pafchek Family History

Pafchek Surname 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: Pacek, Parcher, Parchem, Pache, Patchen, Pasche, Paschen, Pack

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Where is the Pafchek family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Pafchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pafchek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pafchek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pafchek. For the veterans among your Pafchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pafchek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Pafchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pafchek in 1973 was 43, and 83 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pafchek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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