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Popovec Family History

Popovec 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: Popovic, Popov, Popovich, Poovey, Pooley, Pope, Kopec, Korosec

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Where is the Popovec family from?

You can see how Popovec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popovec family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Popovec family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Popovec's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Popovec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popovec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popovec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cail Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popovec. 34% of Popovec men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Popovec women worked as a Cail 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cail Winder
    100%
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What Popovec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Popovec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popovec 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Popovec. 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 123 military records available for the last name Popovec. For the veterans among your Popovec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popovec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Popovec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Popovec in 1963 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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