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Paps Family History

Paps 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: Papa, Pape, Papp, Pass, Papas, Paus, Papes, Papi, Pas, Pais

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Where is the Paps family from?

You can see how Paps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paps family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Paps families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paps 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 Paps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paps. 34% of Paps men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paps women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Paps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Paps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paps 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Paps. 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 128 military records available for the last name Paps. For the veterans among your Paps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paps lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Paps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Paps in 1957 was 57, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paps 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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