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Papella Family History

Papella 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: Patella, Parella, Capella, Pacella, Panella, Palla, Capelle, Vanella

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Where is the Papella family from?

You can see how Papella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papella families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Papella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papella 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 Papella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papella. 100% of Papella men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Papella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Papella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papella 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Papella. 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 1 military records available for the last name Papella. For the veterans among your Papella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papella lifespan?

Average Papella life expectancy in 1981 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papella 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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