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Papuga Family History

Papuga Surname Meaning

Polish, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn (from Vojvodina in Serbia and from Croatia): nickname from Polish papuga

Ukrainian papuha (Russian- or South Slavic-oriented transliteration papuga) ‘parrot’.

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


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Where is the Papuga family from?

You can see how Papuga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papuga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Papuga families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Papuga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Papuga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papuga 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 Papuga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papuga. 35% of Papuga men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Papuga women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papuga were Wire Drawer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Wire Drawer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Binder
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Papuga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Papuga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papuga 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Papuga. 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 265 military records available for the last name Papuga. For the veterans among your Papuga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papuga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Papuga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Papuga in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papuga 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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