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Popiel Family History

Popiel Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from dialect popiel (standard Polish popiół) ‘ash cinders’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Popiel family from?

You can see how Popiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popiel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popiel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Popiel families living in Alberta. This was about 90% of all the recorded Popiel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Popiel families in 1911.
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What did your Popiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Popiel. 100% of Popiel men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Popiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popiel 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Popiel. 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 689 military records available for the last name Popiel. For the veterans among your Popiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popiel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Popiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Popiel in 1951 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popiel 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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