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Popyak Family History

Popyak 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: Polyak, Polak, Popa, Popik, Popek, Poppa, Popham, Woyak, Popma

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Where is the Popyak family from?

You can see how Popyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popyak family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popyak's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Popyak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Popyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popyak 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Popyak. 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 6 military records available for the last name Popyak. For the veterans among your Popyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popyak lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Popyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Popyak in 1969 was 74, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popyak 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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