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Papps Name Meaning

English (mainly Middlesex and Surrey): variant of Pape with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Apps, Papp, Papas, Papes, Pappa, Capps, Rapps, Pappas, Papa, Paris

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Where is the Papps family from?

You can see how Papps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papps family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Papps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Papps families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Papps's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Papps families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papps surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papps ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Labourer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Papps. 46% of Papps men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Papps women worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    37%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Papps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papps 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Papps. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 515 military records available for the last name Papps. For the veterans among your Papps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papps lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Papps in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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