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Pawpaw Family History

Pawpaw 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: Papa, Papas, Pappa, Pappan, Papay, Pawlak, Pappas, Patraw, Pallas

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Where is the Pawpaw family from?

You can see how Pawpaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pawpaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pawpaw families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pawpaw's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pawpaw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Pawpaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pawpaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pawpaw. 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 26 military records available for the last name Pawpaw. For the veterans among your Pawpaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pawpaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Pawpaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pawpaw in 1972 was 74, and 43 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pawpaw 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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