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Papora Family History

Papora 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: Napora, Papa, Parola, Arora, Laporta, Paper, Patera, Pappa, Capra

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Where is the Papora family from?

You can see how Papora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papora families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Papora families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Papora's in USA. California had the highest population of Papora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papora 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 Papora ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Papora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Papora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papora 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Papora. 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 2 military records available for the last name Papora. For the veterans among your Papora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papora lifespan?

Average Papora life expectancy in 1974 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papora 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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