Popik Family History

Popik Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Popyk in Slovakia also spelled Popík); Polish; Slovak (Popík); Jewish (from Ukraine): nickname or a non-Jewish status name for an eastern Orthodox or Greek Catholic priest.

This term derives from Ukrainian and Rusyn popyk and Polish popik, both diminutives of pop meaning ‘priest’ (see Pop).

In the context of Eastern European cultures, the name reflects a connection to religious and cultural traditions.

It is interesting to note the variations in spelling and usage across different languages and regions, highlighting the term's adaptability.

Additionally, comparisons can be made with similar names, such as Popick, which further enrich the exploration of this linguistic heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Popek, Popov, Popa, Popke, Popick, Pyzik, Popko, Polak, Kocik, Nowik

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
237	Military Records
754	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
758	Member Trees

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Where is the Popik family from?

You can see how Popik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Popik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Popik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Popik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Popik families in 1920.

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

In 1940, Laborer and New worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popik. 49% of Popik men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Popik women worked as a New worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popik were Mill wright and Housework.

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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.

Laborer

49%

Miner

18%

Shipping clerk

14%

Mill wright

New worker

60%

Housework

40%

What Popik family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Popik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popik census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 754 immigration records available for the last name Popik. 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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Military Records

There are 237 military records available for the last name Popik. For the veterans among your Popik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Popik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Popik in 1956 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

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Popik Surname Meaning

This term derives from Ukrainian and Rusyn popyk and Polish popik, both diminutives of pop meaning ‘priest’ (see Pop).

In the context of Eastern European cultures, the name reflects a connection to religious and cultural traditions.

It is interesting to note the variations in spelling and usage across different languages and regions, highlighting the term's adaptability.

Additionally, comparisons can be made with similar names, such as Popick, which further enrich the exploration of this linguistic heritage.

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

Where is the Popik family from?

What did your Popik ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

49%

Miner

18%

Shipping clerk

14%

Mill wright

New worker

60%

Housework

40%

What Popik family records will you find?

What is the average Popik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Popik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Popik in 1956 was 33, and 87 in 2004.

Popik Family History

Popik Surname Meaning

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What is the average Popik lifespan?

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Popik Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Popik

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Popik family from?

What did your Popik ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Popik family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Popik family history

What is the average Popik lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Popik family tree

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