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Popelsky Family History

Popelsky Name 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: Popelka, Polsky, Podolsky, Kopetsky, Popejoy, Poleski, Podolski

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Where is the Popelsky family from?

You can see how Popelsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popelsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popelsky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Popelsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Popelsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popelsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popelsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popelsky. 100% of Popelsky women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Popelsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Popelsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popelsky 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Popelsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Popelsky. For the veterans among your Popelsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popelsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Popelsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Popelsky in 1964 was 87, and 68 in 2002.

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