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Papos Family History

Papos 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: Papas, Papes, Palos, Panos, Pazos, Papa, Paris, Amos, Capo, Popov

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Where is the Papos family from?

You can see how Papos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Papos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Papos families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Papos's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Papos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papos 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 Papos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papos. 50% of Papos 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
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

What Papos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Papos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papos 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Papos. 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 42 military records available for the last name Papos. For the veterans among your Papos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papos lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Papos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Papos in 1993 was 84, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Papos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papos 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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