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Papier Family History

Papier Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: metonymic occupational name for a paper maker or merchant from German Papier ‘paper’.

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


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Where is the Papier family from?

You can see how Papier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Papier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Papier families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Papier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Papier families in 1891.
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What did your Papier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Taxi Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Papier. 100% of Papier men worked as a Taxi Driver and 75% of Papier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Taxi Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cigarette Packer
    25%

What Papier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Papier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papier 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Papier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Papier. For the veterans among your Papier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papier lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Papier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Papier in 1957 was 103, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papier 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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