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Papi Family History

Papi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a short form of the personal name Iacopo Giacopo equivalents of Jacob.

Italian: variant of Papa.

Hungarian: habitational name for someone from any of various places called with pap ‘priest’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Papi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Papi families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Papi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Papi families in 1911.
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What did your Papi ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Papi. 100% of Papi men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papi 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 955 immigration records available for the last name Papi. 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 450 military records available for the last name Papi. For the veterans among your Papi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Papi in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papi 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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