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Pappis Family History

Pappis 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: Pappas, Paris, Apps, Papp, Papas, Papin, Papes, Pappa, Pappan, Kappas

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Where is the Pappis family from?

You can see how Pappis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pappis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pappis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pappis families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Pappis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pappis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pappis 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 Pappis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chef was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pappis. 50% of Pappis men worked as a Chef.

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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

  • Chef
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pappis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Pappis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pappis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Pappis. 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 61 military records available for the last name Pappis. For the veterans among your Pappis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pappis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pappis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pappis in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pappis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pappis 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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