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Paplauski Family History

Paplauski 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: Poplawski, Poplaski, Polanski, Zaluski, Waclawski, Pawlowski

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Where is the Paplauski family from?

You can see how Paplauski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paplauski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paplauski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paplauski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paplauski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paplauski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paplauski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paplauski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Paplauski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paplauski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Paplauski. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paplauski. For the veterans among your Paplauski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paplauski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Paplauski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paplauski in 1967 was 74, and 95 in 1983.

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