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Papania Family History

Papania Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from papa ‘priest father’ (see Papa) + the personal name Ania a short form of Anania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Papania family from?

You can see how Papania families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papania family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Papania families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Papania families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Papania's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Papania families in 1891.
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What did your Papania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papania. 24% of Papania men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Papania women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Papania family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Papania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papania 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Papania. 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 249 military records available for the last name Papania. For the veterans among your Papania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papania lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Papania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Papania in 1960 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papania

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papania 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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