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Popien Family History

Popien 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: Popiel, Popken, Poppen, Pope, Pepin, Polin, Porten, Papin, Holien

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popien 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 118 census records available for the last name Popien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popien 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Popien. 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 22 military records available for the last name Popien. For the veterans among your Popien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popien lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Popien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Popien in 1974 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popien 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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