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Popowniak Family History

Popowniak 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: Pozniak, Potocnik, Popowich, Borowiak, Pitoniak, Wozniak, Popik

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Where is the Popowniak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popowniak 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 Popowniak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Polisher
    100%

What Popowniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Popowniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popowniak 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Popowniak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Popowniak. For the veterans among your Popowniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popowniak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Popowniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Popowniak in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2000.

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