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Papill Family History

Papill 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: Hamill, Padilla, Papin, Pill, Magill, Paille, Papi, Capell, Madill

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Where is the Papill family from?

You can see how Papill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papill family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papill's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Papill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papill 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 16 census records available for the last name Papill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Papill. 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 3 military records available for the last name Papill. For the veterans among your Papill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Papill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papill in 1959 was 55, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papill 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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