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Papka Name Meaning

North German: variant of Papke .

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


Similar surnames: Papke, Papa, Paepke, Papen, Pape, Hapke, Pappa, Kaska, Pak, Papst

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Where is the Papka family from?

You can see how Papka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Papka families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Papka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Papka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papka. 39% of Papka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Roller Shop
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papka 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Papka. 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 112 military records available for the last name Papka. For the veterans among your Papka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Papka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Papka in 1964 was 72, and 70 in 2003.

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