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Popalis Family History

Popalis 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: Papalia, Polis, Pomales, Poplin, Popal, Paris, Politis, Solis

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Where is the Popalis family from?

You can see how Popalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popalis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Popalis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Popalis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Popalis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popalis 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 45 census records available for the last name Popalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popalis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Popalis. 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 37 military records available for the last name Popalis. For the veterans among your Popalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popalis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Popalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Popalis in 1974 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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