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Papaia Family History

Papaia Name 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: Palaia, Papalia, Papania, Papa, Papas, Papin, Pappa, Papi, Zapata

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Where is the Papaia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papaia 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 Papaia ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Papaia ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Papaia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papaia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Papaia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 134 military records available for the last name Papaia. For the veterans among your Papaia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papaia lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Papaia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Papaia in 1984 was 48, and 70 in 2002.

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