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Popis Family History

Popis 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, Popish, Powis, Polis, Boris, Pope, Paris, Pepin, Popov, Popp

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Where is the Popis family from?

You can see how Popis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popis family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Popis's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Popis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Popis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popis 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Popis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Popis. For the veterans among your Popis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Popis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Popis in 1972 was 59, and 54 in 1997.

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