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Pappen Family History

Pappen 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, Kappen, Papen, Tappen, Pippen, Poppen, Lappen, Kampen, Happe

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Where is the Pappen family from?

You can see how Pappen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pappen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pappen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pappen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pappen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappen 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 351 census records available for the last name Pappen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappen 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pappen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pappen. For the veterans among your Pappen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappen lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Pappen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pappen in 1990 was 61, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappen 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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