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Early Origins of the Pfaf family

The surname Pfaf was first found in Switzerland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Pfaf family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pfaf research. Another 199 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1753, 1765, 1790, 1825 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Pfaf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Pfaf Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pfaff, Pfaffen, Pfaffe, Pfaf, Pfafe, Faff, Faffe, Pfaffmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Pfaf family

Notables of the time with the surname Pfaf were

  • Johann Friedrich Pfaff (1765-1825), who was an influential German mathematician

Migration of the Pfaf family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Maria Pfaff and Elisabeth Pfaff, both of whom settled in Pennsylvania in 1749; Christian Pfaff, age 30, came to Philadelphia in 1804; Albert Pfaff, who came to Texas in 1846.



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