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Pfaffendorf Family History

Pfaffendorf 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: Diefendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf, Langendorf, Allendorf, Sagendorf

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Where is the Pfaffendorf family from?

You can see how Pfaffendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pfaffendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pfaffendorf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pfaffendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pfaffendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pfaffendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pfaffendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pfaffendorf. 50% of Pfaffendorf men worked as a Machinist Helper.

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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

  • Machinist Helper
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Pfaffendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Pfaffendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pfaffendorf 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pfaffendorf. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pfaffendorf. For the veterans among your Pfaffendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pfaffendorf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pfaffendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pfaffendorf in 1967 was 71, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pfaffendorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pfaffendorf 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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