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Early Origins of the Paper family

The surname Paper was first found in Gloucestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when held estates in that shire.

Early History of the Paper family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paper research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1041, 1191, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1518, 1523, 1525, 1526, 1540, 1543 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Paper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paper Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pepwell, Pepwall, Pepperwill, Pepperwal, Pepperwell, Papwell, Papwall, Papperwell and many more.

Early Notables of the Paper family

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United States Paper migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Paper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Carl Paper, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Sophie"


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