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Popofsky Family History

Popofsky 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: Borofsky, Polonsky, Potosky, Popowski, Podolsky, Osofsky, Polosky

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Where is the Popofsky family from?

You can see how Popofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Popofsky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Popofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popofsky 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 Popofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popofsky. 100% of Popofsky men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Popofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Popofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popofsky 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Popofsky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Popofsky. For the veterans among your Popofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popofsky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Popofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Popofsky in 1971 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popofsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popofsky 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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