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Papko Family History

Papko 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: Panko, Palko, Pasko, Papke, Popko, Papka, Pak, Papa, Paske, Capo

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Where is the Papko family from?

You can see how Papko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papko family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Papko families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Papko's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Papko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papko 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 90 census records available for the last name Papko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papko 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Papko. 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 Papko. For the veterans among your Papko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Papko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Papko in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papko 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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