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Popour Family History

Popour 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: Popov, Pour, Topor, Popper, Poor, Poplar, Popoff, Honour, Poper

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Where is the Popour family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popour 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 Popour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popour. 72% of Popour men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Green Picker
    29%

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Popour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popour 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Popour. 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 61 military records available for the last name Popour. For the veterans among your Popour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Popour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Popour in 1963 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popour 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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