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Papenhause Family History

Papenhause 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, Patenaude, Papenfus, Obenhaus, Greenhouse, Barnhouse

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Where is the Papenhause family from?

You can see how Papenhause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenhause family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papenhause family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Papenhause's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papenhause families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenhause 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 17 census records available for the last name Papenhause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenhause 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Papenhause. 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 4 military records available for the last name Papenhause. For the veterans among your Papenhause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenhause lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Papenhause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Papenhause in 1968 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenhause 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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