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Puffenberger Family History

Puffenberger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Pfaffenberger. Compare Puffenbarger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Puffenberger family from?

You can see how Puffenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Puffenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Puffenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Puffenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Puffenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puffenberger 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 Puffenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puffenberger. 44% of Puffenberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Puffenberger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puffenberger were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Receptionist
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Puffenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Puffenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffenberger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Puffenberger. 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 261 military records available for the last name Puffenberger. For the veterans among your Puffenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffenberger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Puffenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Puffenberger in 1964 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

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