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Papion Family History

Papion 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: Papin, Pasion, Papson, Parson, Pepin, Payton, Kaplon, Parton, Pardon

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Where is the Papion family from?

You can see how Papion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papion family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Papion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Papion family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Papion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papion 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 Papion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papion. 100% of Papion men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Papion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Papion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papion 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Papion. 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 17 military records available for the last name Papion. For the veterans among your Papion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papion lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Papion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Papion in 1967 was 81, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papion 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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