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Poprosky Family History

Poprosky 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: Podrasky, Potosky, Morosky, Polosky, Petrosky, Dobrosky, Borofsky

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Where is the Poprosky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poprosky 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 Poprosky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Poprosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Poprosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poprosky 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poprosky. 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 41 military records available for the last name Poprosky. For the veterans among your Poprosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poprosky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Poprosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poprosky in 1970 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poprosky 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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