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Papillion Family History

Papillion Surname Meaning

French: variant of Papillon ‘butterfly’.

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


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Where is the Papillion family from?

You can see how Papillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papillion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Papillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Papillion families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Papillion's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Papillion families in 1911.
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What did your Papillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papillion. 100% of Papillion men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Papillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papillion 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Papillion. 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 45 military records available for the last name Papillion. For the veterans among your Papillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papillion lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Papillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Papillion in 1959 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papillion 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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