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Pappens Family History

Pappens 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: Kappers, Papes, Pappan, Kappen, Pappert, Tippens, Papen, Tappen

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Where is the Pappens family from?

You can see how Pappens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Pappens families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pappens's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Pappens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappens 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 32 census records available for the last name Pappens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pappens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pappens. For the veterans among your Pappens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappens lifespan?

Average Pappens life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappens 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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