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Papell Family History

Papell 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: Capell, Capel, Capelle, Pape, Pell, Patel, Lasell, Paper, Patella

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Where is the Papell family from?

You can see how Papell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Papell families living in Sussex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Papell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Papell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papell 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 Papell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papell. 100% of Papell 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%

What Papell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Papell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Papell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Papell. For the veterans among your Papell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Papell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Papell in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papell 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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