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Papson Family History

Papson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Papas ‘priest’ with the English patronymic ending -son.

English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Pape + -son.

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


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Where is the Papson family from?

You can see how Papson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Papson families living in Devon. This was about 29% of all the recorded Papson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Papson families in 1891.
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What did your Papson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Papson. 100% of Papson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papson 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Papson. 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 410 military records available for the last name Papson. For the veterans among your Papson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Papson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Papson in 1953 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papson 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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