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Maria Catherina Paffen & Bertholet (born Scheren / Scheeren), 1872 - 1954
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Maria Radermacher (born Paffen), 1911 - 1991
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Maria Catharina "Mariesje" Paffen (born Debets), 1892 - 1970
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Maria Helena Magdalena Thomas (born Paffen), 1837 - 1901
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Maria Josepha Paffen (born Spelthan), 1830 - 1905
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Maria Hubertina Philomena Paffen (born Van Kan), 1895 - 1949
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Maria Elizabeth Bodelier (born Paffen), 1900 - 1981
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Maria Hubertina (Netteke) Eggen (born Paffen), 1914 - 2009
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Maria Catharina Josepha Amkreutz (born Paffen), 1818 - 1890
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Maria Elisabetha Josepha Paffen (born Thomas), 1821 - 1881
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Maria Elisabetha Josepha Hanneman (born Paffen), 1825 - 1904
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Maria Elisabeth Koullen (born Paffen), 1731 - 1792
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Maria Adelheid Paffen (born Bemelmanns), 1892 - 1985
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Maria Hubertina Paffen (born van Kan), 1883 - 1964
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Maria Catherina Paffen & Bertholet (born Scheren / Scheeren), 1872 - 1954
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Maria Joséphine Paffen, 1893 - 1894
Belgium, Liège, Civil Registration of Deaths
Maria (born Paffen), Circa 1819 - 1878
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deaths 1874-1938
Maria Christina Hubertina Lersch (born Paffen), Circa 1852 - 1917
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deaths 1874-1938
Maria Katharina Paffen, Circa 1842 - 1906
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deaths 1874-1938
Maria Theresia Paffen (born Beckers), Circa 1827 - 1907
Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Deaths 1874-1938Maria Catharina Paffen, 1934 - 2000
Online Begraafplaatsen - Dutch CemeteriesMaria Catharina Paffen, 1901 - 1977
Online Begraafplaatsen - Dutch CemeteriesMaria Hubertina Paffen, died 1973
Online Begraafplaatsen - Dutch CemeteriesMaria Barbara Ortmans (born Paffen), died 1838
FamilySearch Family TreeMaria Paffen (born Schloemer), 1906 - 1992
FamilySearch Family TreeAnna Elisabeth Göbbels (born Paffen), 1761 - 1827
FamilySearch Family TreeMaria Elisabetha Paffen (born Creutz), died 1876
FamilySearch Family TreeAnna Maria - Mia Vankan, 1925 - 2001
Geni World Family TreeMaria Wilhelmina Poyck (born Paffen), 1884 - 1954
Geni World Family TreeAnna Maria Thewissen, 1847 - 1898
Geni World Family TreeMaria Hubertina Paffen, 1883 - 1964
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Maria Theresia Dorothea Paffen, born 1947
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Maria Paffen, born 1914
Brazil, São Paulo Immigration Cards
Maria Paffen, born 1914
Brazil, São Paulo Immigration Cards
Maria Josephine Paffen, born 1893
Belgium, Liège, Civil Registration of Births
Maria Jospha Paffen, 1862 - 1923
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Maria Helena Paffen, 1837 - 1901
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Maria Hubertina Paffen, 1884 - 1973
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Maria Hubertina Paffen, 1883 - 1964
GenealogieOnline Family Tree IndexMaria Atwood, 1925 - 1987
Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012Maria Catharina Josepha Paffen, Circa 1823 - 1902
Netherlands, Civil Deaths, 1811-1965Maria Sibilla Josepha Paffen, Circa 1790 - 1863
Netherlands, Civil Deaths, 1811-1965Maria Wilhelmina Paffen, Circa 1884 - 1954
Netherlands, Civil Deaths, 1811-1965Maria Anna Paffen, Circa 1865 - 1945
Netherlands, Civil Deaths, 1811-1965Maria Louise Christina Paffen, 1866 - 1955
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Maria Helena Paffen, born 1857
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Maria Sybilla Paffen
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Maria Agnes Paffen
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Maria Hubertina Paffen, 1927 - 1973
Online Familieberichten - Dutch Death NoticesMaria Johanna Paffen, 1924 - 2000
Online Familieberichten - Dutch Death NoticesMaria Paffen, 1908 - 1970
Online Familieberichten - Dutch Death NoticesMaria Jozefa Paffen, 1924 - 2014
Online Familieberichten - Dutch Death NoticesMaria Paffen, 1883 - 1964
Netherlands Burial RecordsMaria Paffen, 1894 - 1968
Netherlands Burial RecordsMaria J. Paffen, 1933 - 1934
Netherlands Burial RecordsMaria Paffen, 1882 - 1967
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Maria Paffen, 1906 - 1992
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- Arabic: ماريا بافن (Māriyā Bāfān)
- Japanese: マリア・パフェン (Maria Pafen)
- Russian: Мария Пафен (Mariya Pafen)
- Spanish: María Paffen


- Netherlands 84%
- Germany 10%
- Brazil 2%
- Colombia 2%
- Russia 2%
The name Maria has a rich and diverse history, originating from the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," or "wished for child." It first appeared in ancient Israel and has significant historical roots in Judeo-Christian traditions, notably as the name of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, which contributed to its widespread adoption in Christian cultures. Over the centuries, Maria has become a popular name across various geographical regions, particularly in Europe and Latin America, where it is often associated with grace and purity. Variations of the name include Mary (English), Marie (French), Maria (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), and Mária (Hungarian), among others, each with slight differences in pronunciation and cultural significance. The name has also inspired numerous derivatives and compound names, such as Mariana and Maria Clara, reflecting its enduring popularity and versatility across different languages and cultures.
The last name Paffen has its origins in the Germanic regions, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, where it is believed to have derived from a diminutive form of the name "Paf," which itself may be linked to the Old High German word "pafa," meaning "to puff" or "to blow." This surname likely referred to characteristics associated with the name bearer, possibly indicating a person with a lively or spirited demeanor. Historically, surnames like Paffen were often adopted based on occupations or personal traits, suggesting that early bearers may have been known for their energetic nature or involvement in activities that required such qualities. Variations of the surname can be found in different cultures, including Paffin and Paf, with differences in spelling and pronunciation reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolution. While the surname is not exceedingly common, it retains a distinct identity within the genealogical records of the areas where it originated.
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