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Pappajohn Family History

Pappajohn 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, Pappano, Rappaport, Pappa, Pettyjohn, Cappadona, Papazian

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Where is the Pappajohn family from?

You can see how Pappajohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappajohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pappajohn family living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pappajohn's in USA. Iowa and 4 other states had the highest population of Pappajohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappajohn 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 Pappajohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pappajohn. 100% of Pappajohn 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 166 census records available for the last name Pappajohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappajohn 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pappajohn. 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 105 military records available for the last name Pappajohn. For the veterans among your Pappajohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappajohn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pappajohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pappajohn in 1958 was 42, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappajohn 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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