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Populis Family History

Populis 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: Poulos, Poulin, Moulis, Polis, Soulis, Poplin, Pulis, Puls, Politis

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Where is the Populis family from?

You can see how Populis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Populis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Populis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Populis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Populis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Populis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Populis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Populis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Populis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Populis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Populis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Populis. For the veterans among your Populis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Populis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Populis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Populis in 1968 was 45, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Populis 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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