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Popular Family History

Popular 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: Poplar, Poppler, Dollar, Pollard, Pola, Solar, Pour, Polak, Padula

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Where is the Popular family from?

You can see how Popular families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popular family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Popular families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Popular families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Popular's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Popular families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Popular. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popular 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Popular. 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 18 military records available for the last name Popular. For the veterans among your Popular ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popular lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Popular life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Popular in 1975 was 75, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popular 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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