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Paparelli Family History

Paparelli 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: Paparella, Caparelli, Capparelli, Pascarelli, Paganelli, Passarelli

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Where is the Paparelli family from?

You can see how Paparelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paparelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Paparelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Paparelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Paparelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paparelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paparelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paparelli. 50% of Paparelli men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Paparelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paparelli were Bartender and Cutter. .

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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
    50%
  • Salesperson
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Retail Grocery
    29%
  • Cutter
    29%
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What Paparelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Paparelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paparelli 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Paparelli. 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 143 military records available for the last name Paparelli. For the veterans among your Paparelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paparelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paparelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Paparelli in 1962 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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