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Papanek Family History

Papanek 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: Panek, Kahanek, Patane, Baranek, Papaleo, Papale, Papania, Tapanes

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Where is the Papanek family from?

You can see how Papanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papanek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Papanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Papanek families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Papanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Papanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papanek 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 Papanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papanek. 17% of Papanek men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Papanek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papanek were Mechanic and Clerical Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Clerical Work
    40%

What Papanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Papanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papanek 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Papanek. 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 142 military records available for the last name Papanek. For the veterans among your Papanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papanek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Papanek in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papanek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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