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Popal Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Afghanistan also Pakistan): ethnic name from a short form of the Pashtun tribal name Popalzai.

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


Similar surnames: Copas, Nodal, Opsal, Pop, Nosal, Boal, Papas, Popek, Poll, Opat

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Where is the Popal family from?

You can see how Popal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Popal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popal family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Popal's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Popal families in 1920.
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What did your Popal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Popal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Popal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popal 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Popal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Popal. For the veterans among your Popal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Popal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Popal in 1964 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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