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Papendorf Family History

Papendorf Name 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: Sagendorf, Pagenkopf, Arensdorf, Ohlendorf, Hattendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Papendorf family from?

You can see how Papendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Papendorf families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Papendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Papendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papendorf. 100% of Papendorf men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Papendorf women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Papendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Papendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papendorf 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Papendorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Papendorf. For the veterans among your Papendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papendorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Papendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Papendorf in 1968 was 71, and 66 in 2004.

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