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Popovsky Family History

Popovsky 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: Lipovsky, Polonsky, Potosky, Popowski, Podolsky, Polosky, Popov

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Where is the Popovsky family from?

You can see how Popovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popovsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Popovsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Popovsky families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Popovsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Popovsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popovsky 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 Popovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popovsky. 50% of Popovsky men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Popovsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Popovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popovsky 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Popovsky. 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 30 military records available for the last name Popovsky. For the veterans among your Popovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popovsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Popovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Popovsky in 1962 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popovsky 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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