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Paplia Family History

Paplia 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: Paglia, Papalia, Papa, Palla, Pala, Palin, Papin, Caplin, Pappa

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Where is the Paplia family from?

You can see how Paplia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paplia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paplia family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paplia's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Paplia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paplia 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 35 census records available for the last name Paplia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paplia 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Paplia. 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 4 military records available for the last name Paplia. For the veterans among your Paplia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paplia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Paplia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paplia in 1964 was 29, and 64 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paplia 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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