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Popowych Family History

Popowych 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: Popowich, Popovich, Popovic, Popowski, Polich, Popov, Posch, Ploch

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

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Popowych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Popowych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popowych 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Popowych. 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 15 military records available for the last name Popowych. For the veterans among your Popowych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popowych lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Popowych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Popowych in 1971 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popowych 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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