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Populus Family History

Populus 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: Poulos, Polus, Paulus, Puls, Peoples, Pontius, Paules, Paulhus

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Where is the Populus family from?

You can see how Populus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Populus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Populus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Populus families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Populus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Populus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Populus 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 Populus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Populus. 56% of Populus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Populus women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    56%
  • Plaster
    23%
  • Porter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Populus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Populus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Populus 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Populus. 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 114 military records available for the last name Populus. For the veterans among your Populus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Populus lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Populus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Populus in 1958 was 49, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Populus 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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