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Papendry Family History

Papendry 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: Pendry, Paper, Pandey, Hendry, Andry, Laundry, Capener, Landry

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Where is the Papendry family from?

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

What Papendry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Papendry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papendry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Papendry. 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 3 military records available for the last name Papendry. For the veterans among your Papendry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papendry lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Papendry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papendry in 1973 was 63, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papendry 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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