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Papelian Family History

Papelian 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: Papalia, Papazian, Capellan, Kaprelian, Kaplan, Pelikan, Palin

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Where is the Papelian family from?

You can see how Papelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papelian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papelian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Papelian families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Papelian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Papelian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papelian 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 Papelian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Color Wheeler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papelian. 34% of Papelian men worked as a Color Wheeler.

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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

  • Color Wheeler
    34%
  • Moulder
    34%
  • Giocer
    34%

What Papelian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Papelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papelian 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Papelian. 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 54 military records available for the last name Papelian. For the veterans among your Papelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papelian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Papelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Papelian in 1966 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papelian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papelian 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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