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Poplawsky Family History

Poplawsky 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: Poplawski, Polansky, Polasky, Poplaski, Polanski, Plansky, Polonsky

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Where is the Poplawsky family from?

You can see how Poplawsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplawsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poplawsky family living in Iowa. This was about 17% of all the recorded Poplawsky's in USA. Iowa and 5 other states had the highest population of Poplawsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Poplawsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplawsky 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Poplawsky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Poplawsky. For the veterans among your Poplawsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplawsky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poplawsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poplawsky in 1967 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplawsky 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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