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Poposki Family History

Poposki 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: Popowski, Poleski, Podolski, Topolski, Pokorski, Potocki, Ploski

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Where is the Poposki family from?

You can see how Poposki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poposki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poposki families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poposki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poposki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poposki 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 Poposki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poposki. 100% of Poposki men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Poposki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Poposki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poposki 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Poposki. 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 45 military records available for the last name Poposki. For the veterans among your Poposki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poposki lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Poposki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poposki in 1967 was 81, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poposki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poposki 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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