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Paphas Family History

Paphas 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: Papas, Pappas, Pallas, Papa, Panas, Lapham, Papes, Pappa, Pappan

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Where is the Paphas family from?

You can see how Paphas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paphas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paphas family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Paphas's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Paphas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Paphas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paphas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Paphas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paphas. For the veterans among your Paphas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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