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Papon Family History

Papon 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, Capon, Paton, Pavon, Papen, Papson, Pabon, Padon, Pan, Baron

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Where is the Papon family from?

You can see how Papon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Papon family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papon's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Papon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papon 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 Papon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Papon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papon 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Papon. 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 54 military records available for the last name Papon. For the veterans among your Papon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Papon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Papon in 1971 was 86, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papon 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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