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Popelish Family History

Popelish 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: Popish, Polish, Polich, Petefish, Popelka, Popowich, Popovich, Papesh

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Where is the Popelish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popelish 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 Popelish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Button Holer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popelish. 100% of Popelish women worked as a Button Holer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Button Holer
    100%

What Popelish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Popelish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popelish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Popelish. 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 11 military records available for the last name Popelish. For the veterans among your Popelish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popelish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Popelish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Popelish in 1976 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popelish 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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