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Poffenbarger Family History

Poffenbarger Surname Meaning

Variant of Poffenberger a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Poffenbarger family from?

You can see how Poffenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poffenbarger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poffenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Poffenbarger families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Poffenbarger's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Poffenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poffenbarger 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 Poffenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poffenbarger. 19% of Poffenbarger men worked as a Labor and 60% of Poffenbarger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poffenbarger were Laborer 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

  • Labor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Poffenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poffenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poffenbarger 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Poffenbarger. 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 304 military records available for the last name Poffenbarger. For the veterans among your Poffenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poffenbarger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poffenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poffenbarger in 1956 was 28, and 93 in 2004.

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