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Papay Family History

Papay Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Pápay): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Pápa in western Hungary.

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


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Where is the Papay family from?

You can see how Papay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Papay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Papay families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Papay's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Papay families in 1911.
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What did your Papay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Papay. 100% of Papay men 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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 988 census records available for the last name Papay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papay 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Papay. 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 487 military records available for the last name Papay. For the veterans among your Papay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papay lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Papay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papay in 1960 was 45, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papay 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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