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Paupst Family History

Paupst 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: Papst, Pust, Faust, Baust, Haupt, Paus, Pabst, Pauls, Poust, Prust

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Where is the Paupst family from?

You can see how Paupst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paupst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paupst families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 39 Paupst families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Paupst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paupst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paupst 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 Paupst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Paupst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Paupst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paupst 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Paupst. 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 Paupst. For the veterans among your Paupst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paupst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paupst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Paupst in 1963 was 63, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paupst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paupst 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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