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Pappe Name Meaning

English: variant of Pape .

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


Similar surnames: Happe, Pape, Papp, Puppe, Pappa, Rappe, Tappe, Poppe, Papke, Peppe

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Where is the Pappe family from?

You can see how Pappe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pappe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Pappe families living in Wisconsin. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pappe's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pappe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pappe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pappe. 30% of Pappe men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Pappe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pappe were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pappe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappe 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Pappe. 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 383 military records available for the last name Pappe. For the veterans among your Pappe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pappe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pappe in 1957 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

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