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Papadis Family History

Papadis 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: Paradis, Paradise, Papas, Paradiso, Papadakis, Kapadia, Papalia

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Where is the Papadis family from?

You can see how Papadis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papadis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papadis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Papadis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Papadis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papadis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Papadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papadis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Papadis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Papadis. For the veterans among your Papadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papadis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Papadis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Papadis in 1965 was 83, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papadis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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