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Paprocki Family History

Paprocki Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places called Paproć, Paprotki, Paprotno, or Paproty named with paproć ‘fern’.

In some cases it may be a topographic name for someone who lived in a place where ferns grew in abundance.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paprocki family from?

You can see how Paprocki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paprocki family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paprocki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Paprocki families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paprocki's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Paprocki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paprocki 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 Paprocki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paprocki. 23% of Paprocki men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Paprocki women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paprocki were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Bartender
    5%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paprocki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paprocki 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Paprocki. 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 668 military records available for the last name Paprocki. For the veterans among your Paprocki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paprocki lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paprocki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paprocki in 1957 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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