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Paupaw Family History

Paupaw 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, Pappas, Patraw, Paup

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Where is the Paupaw family from?

You can see how Paupaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paupaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Paupaw families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paupaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paupaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paupaw 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 64 census records available for the last name Paupaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paupaw 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 Paupaw. 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 29 military records available for the last name Paupaw. For the veterans among your Paupaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paupaw lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Paupaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paupaw in 1973 was 70, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paupaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paupaw 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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