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Popinga Family History

Popinga 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: Topinka, Poling, Pong, Pepin, Ping, Polin, Domingo, Spina, Going

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Where is the Popinga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popinga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Popinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popinga 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Popinga. 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 4 military records available for the last name Popinga. For the veterans among your Popinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popinga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Popinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Popinga in 1968 was 72, and 97 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popinga 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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