Papania Family History

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Papania Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from papa ‘priest’, ‘father’ (see Papa) + the personal name Ania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Papalia, Platania, Catania, Anania, Papini, Faranda, Papazian

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Papania Family Origin

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Papania Family Occupations

What did your Papania ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Papania. 24% of Papania men worked as a Clerk

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Vendor
    8%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Operator
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Papania Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 680 census records available for the last name Papania. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papania census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 209 immigration records available for the last name Papania. 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 Card

There are 249 military records available for the last name Papania. For the veterans among your Papania ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Papania Life Expectancy

What is the average Papania lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Papania life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Papania in 1960 was 32, and 74 in 2004.

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