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Paparo Family History

Paparo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern) and Jewish (from Greece but originally from Italy): nickname from paparoa variant of papero ‘young gander gosling’.

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


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Where is the Paparo family from?

You can see how Paparo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paparo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Paparo families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paparo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paparo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paparo 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 Paparo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paparo. 40% of Paparo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paparo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paparo were Operator and Stripper.

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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
    40%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Operator (button)
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stripper
    50%

What Paparo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Paparo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paparo 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Paparo. 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 121 military records available for the last name Paparo. For the veterans among your Paparo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paparo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Paparo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Paparo in 1958 was 59, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paparo 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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