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Poffenberger Family History

Poffenberger Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Pfaffenberger . Compare Poffenbarger .

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


Similar surnames: Offenberger, Kaffenberger, Hohenberger, Wolfenbarger, Guckenberger

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Where is the Poffenberger family from?

You can see how Poffenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poffenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poffenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Poffenberger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Poffenberger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Poffenberger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poffenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poffenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poffenberger. 24% of Poffenberger men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Poffenberger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poffenberger were Labor and Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Poffenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poffenberger 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Poffenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poffenberger. For the veterans among your Poffenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poffenberger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poffenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poffenberger in 1961 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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