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Popovski Surname Meaning

Macedonian: patronymic from pop ‘priest of the Orthodox Church’ normally meaning literally ‘son of the priest’ (see Popov).

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Popovka (Ukrainian Popivka).

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


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You can see how Popovski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popovski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popovski family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popovski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Popovski families in 1920.
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There are 176 census records available for the last name Popovski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popovski census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Popovski. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Popovski. For the veterans among your Popovski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popovski lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Popovski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Popovski in 1980 was 60, and 84 in 2001.

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