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Papenhausen Family History

Papenhausen 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, Dauenhauer, Patenaude, Bettenhausen, Oberhausen, Papenfus

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Where is the Papenhausen family from?

You can see how Papenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papenhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Papenhausen families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Papenhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papenhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenhausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Papenhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papenhausen. 25% of Papenhausen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Papenhausen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Papenhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Papenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenhausen 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Papenhausen. 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 399 military records available for the last name Papenhausen. For the veterans among your Papenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenhausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Papenhausen in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenhausen 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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