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Popehn Family History

Popehn 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: Pope, Hoehn, Popek, Polen, Posen, Prehn, Popken, Papen, Moehn, Copen

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Where is the Popehn family from?

You can see how Popehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popehn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Popehn families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Popehn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Popehn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popehn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Popehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popehn 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Popehn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Popehn. For the veterans among your Popehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popehn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Popehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Popehn in 1976 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popehn 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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