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Papenguth Family History

Papenguth 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, Parent, Papworth, Paeth, Strength, Parente

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Where is the Papenguth family from?

You can see how Papenguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenguth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Papenguth families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papenguth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Papenguth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenguth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Papenguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenguth 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Papenguth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Papenguth. For the veterans among your Papenguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenguth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Papenguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Papenguth in 1968 was 68, and 71 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papenguth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenguth 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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