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Poeppe Family History

Poeppe 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: Poppe, Peppe, Koeppe, Pope, Pepper, Popp, Hoppe, Puppe, Popper

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Where is the Poeppe family from?

You can see how Poeppe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeppe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poeppe families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeppe's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Poeppe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeppe 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 Poeppe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poeppe. 100% of Poeppe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Poeppe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Poeppe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeppe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poeppe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Poeppe. For the veterans among your Poeppe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeppe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Poeppe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poeppe in 1967 was 75, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poeppe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeppe 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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