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Papow Family History

Papow 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: Papa, Capo, Popov, Pape, Papp, Cahow, Paper, Papas, Palo, Papin

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Where is the Papow family from?

You can see how Papow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Papow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Papow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Papow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papow 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 73 census records available for the last name Papow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papow 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Papow. 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 76 military records available for the last name Papow. For the veterans among your Papow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Papow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Papow in 1968 was 80, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papow 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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