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Popoff Family History

Popoff Surname Meaning

Westernized form of Russian Bulgarian and Macedonian Popov. Jewish (American): altered form of Popov.

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


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Where is the Popoff family from?

You can see how Popoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Popoff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Popoff family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Popoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Popoff families in 1891.
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What did your Popoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popoff. 22% of Popoff men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Popoff women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popoff were Baker and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Walnut Grader
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Salesgirl
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Popoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popoff 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Popoff. 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 835 military records available for the last name Popoff. For the veterans among your Popoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Popoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Popoff in 1963 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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