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Papisan Family History

Papisan 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: Kapitan, Papin, Pappan, Papson, Pabian, Parisian, Damian, Papa

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Where is the Papisan family from?

You can see how Papisan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papisan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papisan family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Papisan's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Papisan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papisan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Papisan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papisan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Papisan. 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 Papisan. For the veterans among your Papisan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papisan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Papisan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Papisan in 1960 was 58, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papisan 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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