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Pops Family History

Pops 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: Pope, Popp, Popa, Kops, Poos, Pons, Poss, Pop, Ross, Kos

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Where is the Pops family from?

You can see how Pops families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pops family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pops families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Pops family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Pops's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pops families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pops 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 Pops ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pops. 45% of Pops men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pops women worked as a Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Pops family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Pops. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pops 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Pops. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pops. For the veterans among your Pops ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pops lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Pops life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pops in 1958 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pops

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pops 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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