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Popil Family History

Popil 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: Popik, Popiel, Popal, Pope, Pepin, Pool, Popov, Peil, Popp, Pepi

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Where is the Popil family from?

You can see how Popil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Popil family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popil's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Popil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Popil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Popil. 67% of Popil 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
    67%
  • Farmers Son
    34%

What Popil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Popil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popil 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Popil. 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 48 military records available for the last name Popil. For the veterans among your Popil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Popil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Popil in 1969 was 53, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popil 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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