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Popielski Family History

Popielski 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: Podbielski, Poleski, Podolski, Bielski, Cegielski, Poplawski

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Where is the Popielski family from?

You can see how Popielski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popielski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Popielski families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Popielski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Popielski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popielski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popielski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popielski. 50% of Popielski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Popielski women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Popielski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Popielski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popielski 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Popielski. 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 121 military records available for the last name Popielski. For the veterans among your Popielski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popielski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Popielski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Popielski in 1964 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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