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Popeka Family History

Popeka 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: Popelka, Popek, Pope, Popa, Polka, Popik, Poveda, Popke, Poppa

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Where is the Popeka family from?

You can see how Popeka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popeka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Popeka families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Popeka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Popeka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popeka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Popeka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popeka 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Popeka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Popeka. For the veterans among your Popeka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popeka lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Popeka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Popeka in 1970 was 76, and 82 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popeka 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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