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Popevich Family History

Popevich 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, Povich, Polich, Perich, Speich, Popish

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Where is the Popevich family from?

You can see how Popevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popevich family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popevich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Popevich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popevich 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 31 census records available for the last name Popevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popevich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Popevich. 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 Popevich. For the veterans among your Popevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popevich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Popevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Popevich in 1962 was 75, and 47 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popevich 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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