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Papak Family History

Papak 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, Patak, Papay, Pajak, Pak, Barak, Apa, Pack, Raak

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Where is the Papak family from?

You can see how Papak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papak families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papak 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 Papak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papak. 64% of Papak men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    64%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    19%

What Papak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Papak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papak 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Papak. 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 51 military records available for the last name Papak. For the veterans among your Papak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Papak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Papak in 1965 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papak 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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