Show ContentsPapendorf Surname History

Early Origins of the Papendorf family

The surname Papendorf was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Pape is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Papendorf family

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Papendorf Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pape, Papegaey, Papegoya, Papejans, Papeleu, Papelier, Papenbroeck, Papenburg, Papenda and many more.

Early Notables of the Papendorf family

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United States Papendorf migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Papendorf Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Heinr. Papendorf, who settled in New Orleans in 1852
  • Louise Papendorf, who settled in New Orleans in 1852 aboard the "Edmund"


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