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Popesh Family History

Popesh 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: Popish, Papesh, Pope, Papes, Pipes, Potash, Popek, Dobesh, Poles

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Where is the Popesh family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popesh. 100% of Popesh 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 Popesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Popesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popesh 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 Popesh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Popesh. For the veterans among your Popesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popesh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Popesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Popesh in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popesh 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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