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Paepke Family History

Paepke Surname Meaning

North German: diminutive of Pape. See also Papke.

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


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Where is the Paepke family from?

You can see how Paepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paepke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paepke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Paepke families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Paepke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Paepke families in 1891.
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What did your Paepke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paepke. 41% of Paepke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paepke women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Paepke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paepke 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Paepke. 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 392 military records available for the last name Paepke. For the veterans among your Paepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paepke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paepke in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paepke 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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