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Papolas Family History

Papolas 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: Pallas, Parola, Papas, Palas, Paola, Napoles, Pavlas, Pappas, Papa

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Where is the Papolas family from?

You can see how Papolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papolas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papolas family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Papolas's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Papolas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papolas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papolas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Papolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papolas 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Papolas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Papolas. For the veterans among your Papolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papolas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Papolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Papolas in 1963 was 67, and 30 in 2001.

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