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Puffenbarger Family History

Puffenbarger Surname Meaning

Variant of Puffenberger a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Puffenbarger family from?

You can see how Puffenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puffenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Puffenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Puffenbarger families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Puffenbarger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Puffenbarger families in 1840.
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What did your Puffenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Puffenbarger. 47% of Puffenbarger men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Puffenbarger women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Puffenbarger were Carpenter and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Helper
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    28%
  • House Wife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    10%

What Puffenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Puffenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puffenbarger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Puffenbarger. 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 509 military records available for the last name Puffenbarger. For the veterans among your Puffenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Puffenbarger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Puffenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Puffenbarger in 1948 was 34, and 64 in 2004.

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