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Papavasiliou Family History

Papavasiliou Surname 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: Vasiliou, Papageorgiou, Aparicio, Papadakis, Savaglio, Papalia

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Where is the Papavasiliou family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Papavasiliou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papavasiliou 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Papavasiliou. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Papavasiliou. For the veterans among your Papavasiliou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papavasiliou lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Papavasiliou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Papavasiliou in 1970 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papavasiliou ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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