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Popa Family History

Popa Surname Meaning

Romanian: status name from Romanian popă (definite articulated popa) ‘priest of the Orthodox Church’ a word of Slavic origin (from pop itself from Greek pappas ‘father’; compare Pop 1 and ).

In the case of Catholic families this was a nickname for a pious individual. See also Popov.

Hungarian (Pópa): nickname from pópa ‘priest (of the Orthodox Church)’; see above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Popa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Popa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Popa families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Popa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Popa families in 1891.
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What did your Popa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Popa. 100% of Popa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Popa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popa 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Popa. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Popa. For the veterans among your Popa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popa lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Popa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Popa in 1959 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popa 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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