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Popelton Family History

Popelton 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: Poulton, Pelton, Poppleton, Powelson, Hoselton, Moulton, Elton

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Where is the Popelton family from?

You can see how Popelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Popelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Popelton families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Popelton's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Popelton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Popelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popelton 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 Popelton. 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 2 military records available for the last name Popelton. For the veterans among your Popelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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