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Papman Family History

Papman 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: Pappan, Paxman, Patman, Parman, Papa, Kalman, Rahman, Kaplan, Karman

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Where is the Papman family from?

You can see how Papman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Papman family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Papman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Papman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papman 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 83 census records available for the last name Papman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Papman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Papman. For the veterans among your Papman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papman lifespan?

Average Papman life expectancy in 2001 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papman 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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