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Popilek Family History

Popilek 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: Popik, Poppler, Popek, Popple, Popiel, Polek, Popick, Pooley, Pope

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Where is the Popilek family from?

You can see how Popilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popilek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popilek family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Popilek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Popilek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popilek 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 118 census records available for the last name Popilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popilek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Popilek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Popilek. For the veterans among your Popilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popilek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Popilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Popilek in 1966 was 90, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popilek 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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