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Papenforth Family History

Papenforth 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: Papworth, Danforth, Davenport, Padelford, Waterworth, Farnworth

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Where is the Papenforth family from?

You can see how Papenforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papenforth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papenforth families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Papenforth's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Papenforth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papenforth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papenforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Experimenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papenforth. 100% of Papenforth men worked as an Experimenter. .

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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

  • Experimenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Papenforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenforth 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Papenforth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Papenforth. For the veterans among your Papenforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenforth lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Papenforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Papenforth in 1984 was 93, and 71 in 1998.

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