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Partenfelder Family History

Partenfelder 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: Partenheimer, Ashenfelter, Dannenfelser, Schoenfelder, Porterfield

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Where is the Partenfelder family from?

You can see how Partenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Partenfelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Partenfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Partenfelder families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Partenfelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Partenfelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Partenfelder 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 Partenfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Partenfelder. 100% of Partenfelder women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Partenfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Partenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Partenfelder 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Partenfelder. 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 156 military records available for the last name Partenfelder. For the veterans among your Partenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Partenfelder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Partenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Partenfelder in 1969 was 64, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Partenfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Partenfelder 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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