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Papuca Family History

Papuca 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: Papuga, Papa, Padula, Pakula, Pappa, Paluch, Paula, Paduch, Padua

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Where is the Papuca family from?

You can see how Papuca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papuca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Papuca family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papuca's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Papuca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papuca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Papuca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papuca 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Papuca. 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 5 military records available for the last name Papuca. For the veterans among your Papuca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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