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Papian Family History

Papian 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: Papin, Pappan, Pabian, Damian, Papa, Kaplan, Pepin, Fabian, Kapitan

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Where is the Papian family from?

You can see how Papian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Papian families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Papian's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Papian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papian 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Papian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Papian. For the veterans among your Papian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Papian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Papian in 1972 was 68, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papian 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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