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Papejoy Family History

Papejoy 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: Popejoy, Paley, Pape, Paper, Pavey, Papes, Espejo, Pomeroy, Pacey

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Where is the Papejoy family from?

You can see how Papejoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papejoy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papejoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Papejoy families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Papejoy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Papejoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papejoy 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 Papejoy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Papejoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papejoy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Papejoy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Papejoy. For the veterans among your Papejoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papejoy lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papejoy

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