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Poeppel Family History

Poeppel 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: Koeppel, Peppel, Poppel, Pepper, Koppel, Kloeppel, Popper, Oppel

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Where is the Poeppel family from?

You can see how Poeppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeppel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeppel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Poeppel families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poeppel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poeppel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeppel 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 Poeppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poeppel. 34% of Poeppel men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Poeppel women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poeppel were Machinist and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Meat Cutter
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Poeppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 765 census records available for the last name Poeppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeppel 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Poeppel. 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 249 military records available for the last name Poeppel. For the veterans among your Poeppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeppel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Poeppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poeppel in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeppel 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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