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Popig Family History

Popig 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: Popik, Pong, Pope, Pepin, Popov, Popp, Pepi, Polin, Popa, Papin

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Where is the Popig family from?

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

What did your Popig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Popig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Popig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popig 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Popig. 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 54 military records available for the last name Popig. For the veterans among your Popig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Popig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Popig in 1967 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

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