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Popewiny Family History

Popewiny 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: Popejoy, Popowich, Popkin, Copelin, Poplin, Potwin, Pope, Pepin

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Passenger Lists

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There are 30 military records available for the last name Popewiny. For the veterans among your Popewiny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popewiny lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Popewiny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Popewiny in 1970 was 52, and 85 in 2002.

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