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Poplewski Family History

Poplewski 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: Poplawski, Poleski, Topolewski, Godlewski, Popowski, Poplaski

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Where is the Poplewski family from?

You can see how Poplewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poplewski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poplewski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poplewski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Poplewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplewski 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Poplewski. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poplewski. For the veterans among your Poplewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplewski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Poplewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Poplewski in 1969 was 66, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplewski 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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