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Protopapas Family History

Protopapas 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: Propps, Prokop, Propp, Procopio, Proto, Papas, Tomaras, Protzman

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Where is the Protopapas family from?

You can see how Protopapas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Protopapas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Protopapas family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Protopapas's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Protopapas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Protopapas 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 Protopapas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Protopapas. 50% of Protopapas men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Protopapas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Protopapas 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Protopapas. 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 74 military records available for the last name Protopapas. For the veterans among your Protopapas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Protopapas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Protopapas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Protopapas in 1967 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Protopapas 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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