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Pappalas Family History

Pappalas 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: Zappala, Pappas, Pallas, Haapala, Papas, Pasillas, Pappa, Pappan

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Where is the Pappalas family from?

You can see how Pappalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pappalas family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pappalas's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Pappalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Pappalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappalas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pappalas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pappalas. For the veterans among your Pappalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappalas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Pappalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pappalas in 1985 was 93, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappalas 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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