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Pappineau Family History

Pappineau 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: Papineau, Martineau, Pineau, Gastineau, Barrineau, Barineau, Marineau

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Where is the Pappineau family from?

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

What did your Pappineau ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Pappineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappineau 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pappineau. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pappineau. For the veterans among your Pappineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappineau lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Pappineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pappineau in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 1989.

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