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Popernak Family History

Popernak 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: Kopernik, Perna, Pasternak, Popelka, Popek, Hornak, Dornak, Kopera

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Where is the Popernak family from?

You can see how Popernak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popernak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popernak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Popernak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Popernak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popernak 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 20 census records available for the last name Popernak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popernak 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Popernak. 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 19 military records available for the last name Popernak. For the veterans among your Popernak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popernak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Popernak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Popernak in 1974 was 73, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popernak 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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