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Poffenborger Family History

Poffenborger 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: Poffenberger, Poffenbarger, Offenberger, Puffenbarger, Puffenberger

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Where is the Poffenborger family from?

You can see how Poffenborger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poffenborger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Poffenborger families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Poffenborger's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Poffenborger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Poffenborger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poffenborger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poffenborger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Poffenborger. For the veterans among your Poffenborger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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