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Poplet Family History

Poplet 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: Pollet, Pooley, Pope, Poteet, Peoples, Mollet, Polt, Prophet, Copley

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Where is the Poplet family from?

You can see how Poplet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poplet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Poplet families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Poplet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poplet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplet 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 119 census records available for the last name Poplet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplet 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poplet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poplet. For the veterans among your Poplet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Poplet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poplet in 1976 was 57, and 75 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplet 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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