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Papsh Family History

Papsh Surname 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: Papesh, Pash, Papst, Papa, Ash, Nash, Pape, Papp, Pach, Pass

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Where is the Papsh family from?

You can see how Papsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papsh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Papsh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Papsh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Papsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papsh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Papsh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Papsh. For the veterans among your Papsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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