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Poppett Family History

Poppett 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: Poppert, Popper, Poppell, Pappert, Pippert, Poppe, Doppelt, Cuppett

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Where is the Poppett family from?

You can see how Poppett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Poppett families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppett's in USA. California had the highest population of Poppett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppett 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 Poppett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poppett. 100% of Poppett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Poppett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Poppett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppett 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Poppett. 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 20 military records available for the last name Poppett. For the veterans among your Poppett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Poppett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Poppett in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poppett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppett 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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