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Photenhauer Family History

Photenhauer 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: Pfotenhauer, Eisenhauer, Obenauer, Moldenhauer, Dauenhauer

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Where is the Photenhauer family from?

You can see how Photenhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Photenhauer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Photenhauer families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Photenhauer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Photenhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Photenhauer 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 42 census records available for the last name Photenhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Photenhauer 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 Photenhauer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Photenhauer. For the veterans among your Photenhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Photenhauer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Photenhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Photenhauer in 1981 was 49, and 69 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Photenhauer 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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