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Papkoff Family History

Papkoff 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: Markoff, Popoff, Pavloff, Koff, Panko, Danoff, Puthoff, Karhoff

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Where is the Papkoff family from?

You can see how Papkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Papkoff families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Papkoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papkoff 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 37 census records available for the last name Papkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papkoff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Papkoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Papkoff. For the veterans among your Papkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papkoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Papkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Papkoff in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papkoff 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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