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Paperth Family History

Paperth 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: Paper, Papworth, Paeth, Pappert, Papesh, Papetti, Pape, Warth

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Paperth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paperth 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 Paperth. 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 1 military records available for the last name Paperth. For the veterans among your Paperth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paperth lifespan?

Average Paperth life expectancy in 1968 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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