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Papenberg Family History

Papenberg 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: Rabenberg, Danenberg, Arenberg, Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Lowenberg

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Where is the Papenberg family from?

You can see how Papenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Papenberg families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Papenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenberg 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 Papenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papenberg. 77% of Papenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Papenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Papenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenberg 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Papenberg. 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 362 military records available for the last name Papenberg. For the veterans among your Papenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenberg lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Papenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Papenberg in 1941 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papenberg 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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