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Pappenbrook Family History

Pappenbrook 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: Hardenbrook, Mastenbrook, Vandenbroek, Benbrook, Diepenbrock

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Where is the Pappenbrook family from?

You can see how Pappenbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappenbrook family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pappenbrook families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pappenbrook's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pappenbrook families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pappenbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappenbrook 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pappenbrook. 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 Pappenbrook. For the veterans among your Pappenbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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