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Popescu Family History

Popescu Surname Meaning

Romanian: patronymic with the suffix -escu of Pop or Popa.

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


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Where is the Popescu family from?

You can see how Popescu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popescu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popescu families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Popescu families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Popescu's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Popescu families in 1911.
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What did your Popescu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Popescu. 60% of Popescu men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Popescu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Popescu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popescu 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Popescu. 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 127 military records available for the last name Popescu. For the veterans among your Popescu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popescu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Popescu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Popescu in 1962 was 82, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popescu 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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