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Poponas Family History

Poponas 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: Jonas, Popov, Corona, Porras, Panas, Korona, Papas, Popa, Kopas

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Where is the Poponas family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Poponas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poponas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poponas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poponas. For the veterans among your Poponas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poponas lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Poponas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poponas in 1985 was 72, and 56 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poponas 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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