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Papparella Family History

Papparella 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: Paparella, Passarella, Capparelli, Pascarella, Panzarella, Cantarella

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Where is the Papparella family from?

You can see how Papparella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papparella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papparella family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Papparella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papparella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papparella 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 Papparella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Papparella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Papparella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papparella 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Papparella. 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 Papparella. For the veterans among your Papparella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papparella lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Papparella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papparella in 1980 was 80, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papparella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papparella 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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