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Papenhaus Family History

Papenhaus 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: Papenfus, Obenhaus, Papenfuss, Nienhaus, Venhaus, Papineau, Panas

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Where is the Papenhaus family from?

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

What did your Papenhaus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Papenhaus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Papenhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papenhaus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Papenhaus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Papenhaus. For the veterans among your Papenhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papenhaus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Papenhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Papenhaus in 1974 was 88, and 101 in 2002.

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