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Popvich Family History

Popvich 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: Popovich, Povich, Polich, Popovic, Popish, Popowich, Pavich, Kovich

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Where is the Popvich family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popvich. 45% of Popvich men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Popvich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popvich were Miner and Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Miner
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Popvich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Popvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popvich 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Popvich. 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 61 military records available for the last name Popvich. For the veterans among your Popvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popvich lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Popvich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Popvich in 1976 was 88, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popvich 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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