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Papis Family History

Papis 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: Paris, Papas, Papin, Papes, Papi, Pais, Pabis, Papa, Pepin, Danis

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Where is the Papis family from?

You can see how Papis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Papis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Papis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Papis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papis 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 Papis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papis. 67% of Papis 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
    67%
  • Baker
    34%

What Papis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Papis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papis 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Papis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Papis. For the veterans among your Papis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Papis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Papis in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papis 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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