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Popish Family History

Popish Surname Meaning

English: nickname for a Roman Catholic a comparatively late formation.

Most surnames originated before the Reformation with its schism between the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches.

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


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Where is the Popish family from?

You can see how Popish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Popish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Popish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Popish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Popish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popish 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 Popish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popish. 28% of Popish men worked as a Miner and 100% of Popish women worked as a Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Miner
    28%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Popish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Popish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popish 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Popish. 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 239 military records available for the last name Popish. For the veterans among your Popish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popish lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Popish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Popish in 1947 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popish 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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