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Popielarz Family History

Popielarz 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: Popiel, Opiela, Piekarz, Poplar, Pollard, Rouillard, Copeland

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Where is the Popielarz family from?

You can see how Popielarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popielarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Popielarz families living in Michigan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Popielarz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Popielarz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popielarz 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 Popielarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popielarz. 40% of Popielarz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Popielarz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popielarz were Assembler and Winder. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Assembler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Winder
    29%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Popielarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popielarz 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Popielarz. 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 177 military records available for the last name Popielarz. For the veterans among your Popielarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popielarz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Popielarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Popielarz in 1953 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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