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Papendieck Family History

Papendieck 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: Papendick, Tendick, Landeck, Papandrea, Bendick, Penick, Pennick

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Where is the Papendieck family from?

You can see how Papendieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papendieck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papendieck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Papendieck family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Papendieck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papendieck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papendieck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Papendieck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Papendieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papendieck 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Papendieck. 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 115 military records available for the last name Papendieck. For the veterans among your Papendieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papendieck lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Papendieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Papendieck in 1970 was 67, and 68 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papendieck 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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