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Popisil Family History

Popisil 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: Pospisil, Popish, Popiel, Politis, Voisin, Opsal, Godsil, Popik

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Where is the Popisil family from?

You can see how Popisil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popisil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Popisil families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Popisil's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Popisil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popisil 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 Popisil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Wkr was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popisil. 100% of Popisil men worked as a Sheet Metal Wkr.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Wkr
    100%

What Popisil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Popisil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popisil 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Popisil. 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 6 military records available for the last name Popisil. For the veterans among your Popisil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popisil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Popisil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Popisil in 1969 was 79, and 102 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popisil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popisil 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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