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Poponak Family History

Poponak 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: Podolak, Popov, Poltorak, Corona, Pozniak, Korona, Polak, Popa

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Where is the Poponak family from?

You can see how Poponak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poponak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poponak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poponak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poponak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poponak 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 10 census records available for the last name Poponak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poponak 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 Poponak. 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 Poponak. For the veterans among your Poponak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poponak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Poponak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Poponak in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poponak 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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