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Popkowski Family History

Popkowski 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: Polkowski, Popowski, Polakowski, Borkowski, Koprowski, Lepkowski

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Where is the Popkowski family from?

You can see how Popkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popkowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Popkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Popkowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Popkowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Popkowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popkowski 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 Popkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popkowski. 60% of Popkowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Popkowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Popkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popkowski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Popkowski. 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 60 military records available for the last name Popkowski. For the veterans among your Popkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popkowski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Popkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Popkowski in 1964 was 52, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popkowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popkowski 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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