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Pappin Family History

Pappin Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): possibly French from Occitan papon ‘ancestor’ or perhaps a variant of Papin from French papin ‘gruel’ a suffixed derivative of paper ‘to chomp’.

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


Similar surnames: Papin, Pappan, Pippin, Lappin, Tappin, Peppin, Pepin, Palin, Papp

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Where is the Pappin family from?

You can see how Pappin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pappin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Pappin family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pappin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Pappin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pappin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pappin. 34% of Pappin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pappin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pappin were Chauffeur and Owner. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Owner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pappin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappin 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Pappin. 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 319 military records available for the last name Pappin. For the veterans among your Pappin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pappin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pappin in 1963 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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