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Poplowsky Family History

Poplowsky 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, Polonsky, Popowski, Orlowsky, Polosky, Koslowsky

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Where is the Poplowsky family from?

You can see how Poplowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poplowsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Poplowsky families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Poplowsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poplowsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplowsky 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 Poplowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poplowsky. 100% of Poplowsky 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
    100%

What Poplowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Poplowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplowsky 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Poplowsky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Poplowsky. For the veterans among your Poplowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1976, in the United States, Poplowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poplowsky in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poplowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplowsky 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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