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Papcun Family History

Papcun 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: Papin, Pappan, Papen, Pascua, Papson, Kapaun, Kaplun, Pardun, Pan

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Where is the Papcun family from?

You can see how Papcun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papcun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Papcun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Papcun family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Papcun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Papcun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papcun 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 Papcun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papcun. 43% of Papcun men worked as a Farm Work and 100% of Papcun women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Work
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Papcun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Papcun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papcun 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Papcun. 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 119 military records available for the last name Papcun. For the veterans among your Papcun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papcun lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Papcun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Papcun in 1954 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papcun 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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