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Poppenga Family History

Poppenga 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: Poppen, Popper, Popelka, Poppell, Topping, Pippenger, Copping, Koppen

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Where is the Poppenga family from?

You can see how Poppenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppenga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Poppenga families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poppenga's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Poppenga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppenga 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 Poppenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poppenga. 77% of Poppenga men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    77%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

What Poppenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Poppenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenga 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Poppenga. 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 47 military records available for the last name Poppenga. For the veterans among your Poppenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppenga lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Poppenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poppenga in 1965 was 41, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppenga 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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