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Papst Family History

Papst Name Meaning

German: nickname meaning ‘pope’. Compare Pabst .

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


Similar surnames: Pabst, Papes, Bapst, Pape, Papke, Faust, Pust, Papesh, Poust, Bast

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Where is the Papst family from?

You can see how Papst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papst family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Papst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Papst families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Papst's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Papst families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Papst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papst. 23% of Papst men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Papst women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Papst were Labor and Nurse Maid. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Clerk Account
    29%
  • Nurse Maid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Papst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papst 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Papst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Papst. For the veterans among your Papst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papst lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Papst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Papst in 1953 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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