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Papaioannou Family History

Papaioannou Surname Meaning

Greek: patronymic from the genitive case of the status name Papaioannes ‘John the priest’ from papas ‘priest’ (see Papas) + the personal name Iōannēs (see John).

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


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Where is the Papaioannou family from?

You can see how Papaioannou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papaioannou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papaioannou family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Papaioannou's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Papaioannou families in 1920.
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What did your Papaioannou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papaioannou. 100% of Papaioannou men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Papaioannou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Papaioannou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papaioannou 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 920 immigration records available for the last name Papaioannou. 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 28 military records available for the last name Papaioannou. For the veterans among your Papaioannou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papaioannou lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Papaioannou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Papaioannou in 1973 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papaioannou 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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