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Popowski Family History

Popowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places in Poland called Popowo or Popów.

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


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Where is the Popowski family from?

You can see how Popowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popowski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Popowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Popowski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Popowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Popowski families in 1880.
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What did your Popowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popowski. 40% of Popowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Popowski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popowski were Watchman and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fireman
    7%
  • Watchman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Popowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Popowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popowski 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Popowski. 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 381 military records available for the last name Popowski. For the veterans among your Popowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popowski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Popowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Popowski in 1951 was 43, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popowski 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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