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Papayan Family History

Papayan 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: Narayan, Payan, Pappan, Papay, Papazian, Babayan, Papa, Kaplan

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Where is the Papayan family from?

You can see how Papayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papayan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papayan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Papayan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Papayan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papayan 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 13 census records available for the last name Papayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papayan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Papayan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Papayan. For the veterans among your Papayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papayan lifespan?

Average Papayan life expectancy in 1985 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papayan 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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