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Popavich Family History

Popavich 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: Popovich, Popovic, Popowich, Pavich, Povich, Polich, Slavich, Savich

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Where is the Popavich family from?

You can see how Popavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Popavich families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Popavich's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Popavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popavich 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 82 census records available for the last name Popavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popavich 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Popavich. 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 Popavich. For the veterans among your Popavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popavich lifespan?

Average Popavich life expectancy in 1992 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popavich 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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