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Popjoy Family History

Popjoy Surname Meaning

see Pobjoy.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Popjoy family from?

You can see how Popjoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popjoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Popjoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Popjoy families living in Indiana. This was about 55% of all the recorded Popjoy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Popjoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popjoy 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 Popjoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popjoy. 50% of Popjoy men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Popjoy women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Popjoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Popjoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popjoy 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Popjoy. 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 118 military records available for the last name Popjoy. For the veterans among your Popjoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popjoy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Popjoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Popjoy in 1960 was 43, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popjoy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popjoy 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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