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Popham Family History

Popham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from a place in Hampshire so called from an unattested short form of Old English popel ‘pebble’.

Old English hām means ‘village homestead’.

This name likely reflects the geographical features of the area.

It suggests a connection to the natural landscape, specifically the presence of pebbles.

The combination implies a history tied to settlement patterns in Hampshire.

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


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Where is the Popham family from?

You can see how Popham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Popham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Popham families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Popham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Popham families in 1911.
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What did your Popham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Popham. 29% of Popham men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Popham women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popham were Student and Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Student
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Nurse
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Popham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popham 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Popham. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Popham. For the veterans among your Popham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popham lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Popham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Popham in 1942 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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