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Popowsky Family History

Popowsky 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: Popowski, Polonsky, Potosky, Podolsky, Borowsky, Polosky, Borowski

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Where is the Popowsky family from?

You can see how Popowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popowsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popowsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Popowsky families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Popowsky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Popowsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popowsky 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 Popowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Floorman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popowsky. 50% of Popowsky men worked as a Floorman and 100% of Popowsky women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Floorman
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Popowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Popowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popowsky 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Popowsky. 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 44 military records available for the last name Popowsky. For the veterans among your Popowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popowsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Popowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Popowsky in 1963 was 85, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popowsky 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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