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Popierka Family History

Popierka 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, Popper, Popik, Portera, Popek, Popiel, Papier, Polivka

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Where is the Popierka family from?

You can see how Popierka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popierka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popierka family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Popierka's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Popierka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popierka 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 7 census records available for the last name Popierka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popierka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Popierka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Popierka. For the veterans among your Popierka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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