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Poplowski Family History

Poplowski Surname 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: Poplawski, Popowski, Koprowski, Orlowski, Kozlowski, Pawlowski

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Where is the Poplowski family from?

You can see how Poplowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poplowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Poplowski family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poplowski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poplowski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplowski 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 Poplowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poplowski. 25% of Poplowski men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Moulder
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Poplowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Poplowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplowski 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Poplowski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 153 military records available for the last name Poplowski. For the veterans among your Poplowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poplowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poplowski in 1963 was 84, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poplowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplowski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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