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Papalas Family History

Papalas 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: Pallas, Papas, Palas, Papalia, Papaleo, Papale, Zapalac, Kapala

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Where is the Papalas family from?

You can see how Papalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papalas family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papalas's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Papalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Papalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papalas 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Papalas. 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 60 military records available for the last name Papalas. For the veterans among your Papalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papalas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Papalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Papalas in 1969 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papalas 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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