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Pappano Family History

Pappano Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): from Pappa + the suffix -ano.

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


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Where is the Pappano family from?

You can see how Pappano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Pappano families living in Ohio. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pappano's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pappano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pappano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pappano. 34% of Pappano men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Pappano women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Pappano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Pappano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappano 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Pappano. 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 163 military records available for the last name Pappano. For the veterans among your Pappano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pappano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pappano in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pappano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappano 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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