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Papajohn Family History

Papajohn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Papaioannou or perhaps another patronymic of this kind formed with one of the Greek equivalents of the personal name John.

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


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Where is the Papajohn family from?

You can see how Papajohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papajohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Papajohn families living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Papajohn's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Papajohn families in 1920.
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What did your Papajohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papajohn. 34% of Papajohn men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Papajohn women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papajohn were Proprietor and Laundress.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Papajohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Papajohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papajohn 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Papajohn. 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 194 military records available for the last name Papajohn. For the veterans among your Papajohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papajohn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Papajohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Papajohn in 1957 was 62, and 77 in 2002.

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