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Popian Family History

Popian 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: Kocian, Pepin, Polman, Polin, Popa, Papin, Domian, Popik, Pappan

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Where is the Popian family from?

You can see how Popian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Popian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popian family living in Indiana. This was about 17% of all the recorded Popian's in USA. Indiana and 5 other states had the highest population of Popian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Popian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popian 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Popian. 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 32 military records available for the last name Popian. For the veterans among your Popian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Popian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Popian in 1965 was 79, and 103 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popian 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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