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Papetti Family History

Papetti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Papetto a pet form of Papo (see Papi).

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


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Where is the Papetti family from?

You can see how Papetti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papetti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papetti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Papetti families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Papetti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papetti families in 1920.
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What did your Papetti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papetti. 40% of Papetti men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Papetti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papetti 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Papetti. 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 139 military records available for the last name Papetti. For the veterans among your Papetti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papetti lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papetti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Papetti in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papetti 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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