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Papac Family History

Papac 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: Papa, Papas, Papay, Pagac, Apa, Pagan, Pala, Pape, Lapan, Panas

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Where is the Papac family from?

You can see how Papac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Papac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Papac family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papac's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Papac families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papac 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 Papac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papac. 67% of Papac men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Papac women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papac were Farmer and Mailman.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Mailman
    50%

What Papac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Papac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papac 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Papac. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Papac. For the veterans among your Papac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papac lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Papac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Papac in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papac 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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