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Papist Family History

Papist 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: Papst, Paris, Papas, Papin, Papes, Papi, Pais, Popish, Pabst, Parise

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Where is the Papist family from?

You can see how Papist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papist family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Papist families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Papist's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Papist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papist 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 Papist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papist. 100% of Papist men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Papist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Papist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papist 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Papist. 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 35 military records available for the last name Papist. For the veterans among your Papist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papist lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Papist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Papist in 1973 was 77, and 24 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papist 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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