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Papai Family History

Papai 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, Papi, Papay, Apa, Sakai, Pepi, Pagan, Pala, Pape

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Where is the Papai family from?

You can see how Papai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Papai families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Papai's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Papai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papai 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 Papai ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papai. 67% of Papai men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Papai women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Engraver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Papai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Papai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papai 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Papai. 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 404 military records available for the last name Papai. For the veterans among your Papai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papai lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Papai in 1963 was 72, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papai 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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