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Papotta Family History

Papotta 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: Laporta, Pagnotta, Marotta, Papetti, Parrotta, Pallotta, Paletta

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Where is the Papotta family from?

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

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

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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

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Papotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Papotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papotta 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 Papotta. 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 Papotta. For the veterans among your Papotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papotta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Papotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Papotta in 1964 was 61, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papotta 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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