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Papish Family History

Papish Name 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: Popish, Papesh, Parish, Paris, Parrish, Papas, Papin, Papes, Barish

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Where is the Papish family from?

You can see how Papish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Papish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Papish families living in New York. This was about 13% of all the recorded Papish's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Papish families in 1920.
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What did your Papish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papish. 52% of Papish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Papish women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papish were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Butcher
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Papish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papish 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Papish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 327 military records available for the last name Papish. For the veterans among your Papish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papish lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Papish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Papish in 1948 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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