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Paprosky Family History

Paprosky 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: Paprocki, Petrosky, Barsky, Pavlovsky, Trosky, Podrasky, Potosky

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Where is the Paprosky family from?

You can see how Paprosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paprosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paprosky family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paprosky's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Paprosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paprosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Paprosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Paprosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paprosky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paprosky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Paprosky. For the veterans among your Paprosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paprosky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1973, in the United States, Paprosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Paprosky in 1958 was 45, and 23 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paprosky 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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