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Popeck Family History

Popeck 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: Popek, Popick, Pope, Peck, Kopec, Bobeck, Speck, Kopack, Popik, Boeck

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Where is the Popeck family from?

You can see how Popeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Popeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Popeck families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Popeck's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Popeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popeck 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 Popeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Popeck. 100% of Popeck 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Popeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 981 census records available for the last name Popeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popeck 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Popeck. 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 107 military records available for the last name Popeck. For the veterans among your Popeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popeck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Popeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Popeck in 1959 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popeck 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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