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Papik Family History

Papik 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: Papin, Popik, Papi, Panik, Palik, Paik, Pak, Papa, Malik, Paris

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Where is the Papik family from?

You can see how Papik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Papik families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Papik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papik. 50% of Papik 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Papik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papik 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Papik. 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 112 military records available for the last name Papik. For the veterans among your Papik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papik lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Papik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Papik in 1961 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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