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Papenfoth Family History

Papenfoth 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: Papenfuss, Papenfus, Abendroth, Penfold, Padelford, Parent, Pagenkopf

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Where is the Papenfoth family from?

You can see how Papenfoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenfoth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papenfoth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Papenfoth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Papenfoth families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Papenfoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenfoth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Papenfoth. 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 50 military records available for the last name Papenfoth. For the veterans among your Papenfoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenfoth lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Papenfoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Papenfoth in 1967 was 70, and 49 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenfoth 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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