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Papelish Family History

Papelish 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: Papesh, Pavelich, Parrish, Petefish, Papes, Popish, Pavlis, Papalia

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Where is the Papelish family from?

You can see how Papelish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papelish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Papelish families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Papelish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Papelish families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Papelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papelish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Papelish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Papelish. For the veterans among your Papelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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