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Papile Family History

Papile 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: Papale, Apple, Paine, Pape, Papin, Maple, Pile, Paule, Paille, Saile

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Where is the Papile family from?

You can see how Papile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papile family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papile families living in Arkansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Papile's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Papile families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papile 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 Papile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papile. 60% of Papile 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
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Papile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Papile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papile 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Papile. 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 144 military records available for the last name Papile. For the veterans among your Papile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papile lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Papile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Papile in 1945 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papile 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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