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Papich Family History

Papich 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: Pavich, Panich, Pabich, Polich, Kalich, Pach, Pich, Paasch, Pasch

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Where is the Papich family from?

You can see how Papich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Papich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Papich families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Papich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Papich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papich 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 Papich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papich. 21% of Papich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Papich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papich were Electrician and Saleslady.

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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
    21%
  • Miner
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Electrician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Papich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Papich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papich 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Papich. 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 358 military records available for the last name Papich. For the veterans among your Papich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Papich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Papich in 1960 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papich 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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