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Papierski Family History

Papierski 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: Kasperski, Lapinski, Pniewski, Pasinski, Kazmierski, Pawelski

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Where is the Papierski family from?

You can see how Papierski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papierski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Papierski families living in Michigan. This was about 16% of all the recorded Papierski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Papierski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papierski 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 Papierski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papierski. 46% of Papierski 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
    46%
  • Florist
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Papierski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Papierski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papierski 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Papierski. 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 105 military records available for the last name Papierski. For the veterans among your Papierski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papierski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Papierski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Papierski in 1965 was 66, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papierski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papierski 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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