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Pappenhagen Family History

Pappenhagen 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: Falkenhagen, Koppenhaver, Kappenman, Greenhagen, Ziegenhagen

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Where is the Pappenhagen family from?

You can see how Pappenhagen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappenhagen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pappenhagen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pappenhagen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pappenhagen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Pappenhagen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappenhagen 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Pappenhagen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Pappenhagen. For the veterans among your Pappenhagen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappenhagen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Pappenhagen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Pappenhagen in 1967 was 73, and 68 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappenhagen 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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