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Popara Family History

Popara 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: Kotara, Pomar, Popa, Pollara, Obara, Para, Novara, Pojar, Ohara

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Where is the Popara family from?

You can see how Popara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Popara families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Popara's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Popara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popara 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 89 census records available for the last name Popara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popara 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Popara. 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 65 military records available for the last name Popara. For the veterans among your Popara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Popara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Popara in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popara 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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