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Popetz Family History

Popetz 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: Pope, Ploetz, Pretz, Spetz, Popek, Politz, Portz, Lopez, Peetz, Petz

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Where is the Popetz family from?

You can see how Popetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popetz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popetz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Popetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popetz 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 30 census records available for the last name Popetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popetz 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 Popetz. 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 46 military records available for the last name Popetz. For the veterans among your Popetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popetz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Popetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Popetz in 1968 was 77, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popetz 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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