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Poplanski Family History

Poplanski 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: Polanski, Poplawski, Poplaski, Poznanski, Polansky, Wolanski

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Where is the Poplanski family from?

You can see how Poplanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplanski family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poplanski families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poplanski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poplanski families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Poplanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplanski 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Poplanski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Poplanski. For the veterans among your Poplanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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