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Poprawa Family History

Poprawa 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: Podraza, Porada, Prada, Porras, Prata, Popa, Pollara, Porta, Perala

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Where is the Poprawa family from?

You can see how Poprawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poprawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poprawa families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poprawa's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Poprawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poprawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Poprawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poprawa 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Poprawa. 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 86 military records available for the last name Poprawa. For the veterans among your Poprawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poprawa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1998, in the United States, Poprawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poprawa in 1961 was 41, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poprawa 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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