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Poplaski Family History

Poplaski Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Popławski (see Poplawski).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poplaski family from?

You can see how Poplaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Poplaski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Poplaski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poplaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplaski 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 Poplaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poplaski. 36% of Poplaski men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Poplaski women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poplaski were Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Miner
    25%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Duck Picker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Poplaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Poplaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplaski 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Poplaski. 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 376 military records available for the last name Poplaski. For the veterans among your Poplaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplaski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poplaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poplaski in 1962 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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