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Poppenmeyer Family History

Poppenmeyer 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: Hockemeyer, Katzenmeyer, Koppenhaver, Linsenmeyer, Rosemeyer

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Where is the Poppenmeyer family from?

You can see how Poppenmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Poppenmeyer families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppenmeyer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Poppenmeyer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Poppenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenmeyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poppenmeyer. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poppenmeyer. For the veterans among your Poppenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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