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Popiolek Family History

Popiolek 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: Pooley, Pooler, Popik, Toporek, Poppler, Popek, Popple, Popiel

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Where is the Popiolek family from?

You can see how Popiolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popiolek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Popiolek families living in Illinois. This was about 19% of all the recorded Popiolek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Popiolek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popiolek 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 Popiolek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popiolek. 50% of Popiolek men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Popiolek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popiolek were Auto Mechanic and Packer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Auto Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Packer
    23%

What Popiolek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Popiolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popiolek 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Popiolek. 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 190 military records available for the last name Popiolek. For the veterans among your Popiolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popiolek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Popiolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Popiolek in 1949 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popiolek 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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