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Poplasky Family History

Poplasky 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: Polasky, Poplaski, Poplawski, Polansky, Podrasky, Polsky, Podlaski

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Where is the Poplasky family from?

You can see how Poplasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplasky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poplasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Poplasky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poplasky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poplasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplasky 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 Poplasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poplasky. 50% of Poplasky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Poplasky women worked as a Knitter.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    100%

What Poplasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Poplasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplasky 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poplasky. 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 85 military records available for the last name Poplasky. For the veterans among your Poplasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplasky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Poplasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poplasky in 1968 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poplasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplasky 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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