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Papus Family History

Papus 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: Papas, Paus, Papes, Paul, Papa, Paris, Apps, Pape, Prus, Panas

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Where is the Papus family from?

You can see how Papus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Papus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Papus families living in Vermont. This was about 50% of all the recorded Papus's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Papus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papus 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 Papus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stockman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Papus. 100% of Papus men worked as a Stockman. .

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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

  • Stockman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Papus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papus 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Papus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Papus. For the veterans among your Papus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Papus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Papus in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 1990.

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