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Papilsky Family History

Papilsky 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: Lapinsky, Lapinski, Zapolski, Malinsky, Savitsky, Pasinski, Pawelski

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Where is the Papilsky family from?

You can see how Papilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papilsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papilsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Papilsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papilsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papilsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Papilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papilsky 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Papilsky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Papilsky. For the veterans among your Papilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papilsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Papilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Papilsky in 1965 was 76, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papilsky 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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