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Paupau Family History

Paupau 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, Papas, Pappa, Pappan, Paula, Papay, Pupa, Campau, Palau, Pankau

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Where is the Paupau family from?

You can see how Paupau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paupau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Paupau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paupau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paupau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paupau 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 Paupau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Paupau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paupau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Paupau. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paupau. For the veterans among your Paupau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paupau lifespan?

Average Paupau life expectancy in 1967 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paupau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paupau 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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