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Poppendiek Family History

Poppendiek 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: Papendick, Pippenger, Coppedge, Poppen, Pozniak, Koppenhaver, Pender

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Where is the Poppendiek family from?

You can see how Poppendiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppendiek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppendiek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Poppendiek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppendiek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poppendiek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppendiek 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 21 census records available for the last name Poppendiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppendiek 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Poppendiek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Poppendiek. For the veterans among your Poppendiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppendiek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1981, in the United States, Poppendiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Poppendiek in 1977 was 89, and 89 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppendiek 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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