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Papain Family History

Papain 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: Papin, Papa, Pepin, Spain, Pagan, Lapan, Palin, Captain, Payan, Papas

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Where is the Papain family from?

You can see how Papain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Papain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Papain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papain 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 118 census records available for the last name Papain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papain 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Papain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Papain. For the veterans among your Papain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papain lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Papain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Papain in 1958 was 42, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papain 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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