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Poproski Family History

Poproski 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: Paprocki, Koprowski, Popowski, Poplaski, Petroski, Boroski, Polanski

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Where is the Poproski family from?

You can see how Poproski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poproski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poproski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poproski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Poproski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poproski 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 Poproski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poproski. 100% of Poproski women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Poproski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Poproski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poproski 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Poproski. 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 30 military records available for the last name Poproski. For the veterans among your Poproski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poproski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Poproski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poproski in 1968 was 86, and 61 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poproski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poproski 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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