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Papeman Family History

Papeman 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: Hapeman, Packman, Copeman, Hageman, Baseman, Pappan, Plageman

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Where is the Papeman family from?

You can see how Papeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papeman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papeman family living in Louisiana. This was about 20% of all the recorded Papeman's in USA. Louisiana and 4 other states had the highest population of Papeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papeman 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 Papeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papeman. 100% of Papeman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Papeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Papeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papeman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Papeman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Papeman. For the veterans among your Papeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papeman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Papeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Papeman in 1976 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papeman 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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