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Papini Family History

Papini Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Papino a pet form of Papo (see Papi).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Papini family from?

You can see how Papini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papini family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Papini family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Papini's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Papini families in 1891.
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What did your Papini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papini. 20% of Papini men worked as a Machinist and 67% of Papini women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papini were Bartender and Typist.

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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

  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Bartender
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Typist
    34%

What Papini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papini 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Papini. 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 274 military records available for the last name Papini. For the veterans among your Papini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papini lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Papini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Papini in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papini 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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