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Popilsky Family History

Popilsky 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: Polsky, Podolsky, Polinsky, Podolski, Popik, Kovalsky, Topolski

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Where is the Popilsky family from?

You can see how Popilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popilsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Popilsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popilsky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Popilsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Popilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popilsky 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Popilsky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Popilsky. For the veterans among your Popilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popilsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Popilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Popilsky in 1969 was 65, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popilsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popilsky 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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