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Papalias Family History

Papalias 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: Papalia, Papazian, Papania, Pallas, Paradis, Papas, Pasillas, Palaia

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Where is the Papalias family from?

You can see how Papalias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papalias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papalias family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Papalias's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Papalias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papalias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Papalias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Papalias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papalias 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Papalias. 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 89 military records available for the last name Papalias. For the veterans among your Papalias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papalias lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Papalias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Papalias in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papalias 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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