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Papenfus Family History

Papenfus Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Papenfuss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Papenfus family from?

You can see how Papenfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenfus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Papenfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Papenfus families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Papenfus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Papenfus families in 1891.
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What did your Papenfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papenfus. 36% of Papenfus men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Papenfus women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papenfus were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papenfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenfus 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Papenfus. 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 252 military records available for the last name Papenfus. For the veterans among your Papenfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenfus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Papenfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Papenfus in 1961 was 66, and 85 in 2004.

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