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Papenburg Family History

Papenburg 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: Hanenburg, Piepenburg, Massenburg, Oldenburg, Vandenburg, Essenburg

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Where is the Papenburg family from?

You can see how Papenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Papenburg families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Papenburg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Papenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenburg 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 Papenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Mother Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papenburg. 100% of Papenburg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Papenburg women worked as a Mother 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mother Helper
    50%
  • Unable To Work
    50%

What Papenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Papenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenburg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Papenburg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Papenburg. For the veterans among your Papenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenburg lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Papenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Papenburg in 1985 was 87, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenburg 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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