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Pappey Family History

Pappey 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: Paley, Happe, Pepper, Kappel, Appel, Napper, Pape, Pasley, Papp

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Where is the Pappey family from?

You can see how Pappey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pappey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pappey families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Pappey's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pappey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappey 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 78 census records available for the last name Pappey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pappey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pappey. For the veterans among your Pappey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1988, in the United States, Pappey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pappey in 1958 was 75, and 72 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappey 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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