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Popdan Family History

Popdan 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: Bogdan, Jordan, Polman, Popa, Pappan, Pollan, Hopman, Lordan, Polan

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Where is the Popdan family from?

You can see how Popdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popdan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popdan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Popdan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Popdan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popdan 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 Popdan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popdan. 100% of Popdan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Popdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Popdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popdan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Popdan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Popdan. For the veterans among your Popdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popdan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Popdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Popdan in 1959 was 62, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popdan 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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