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Poppenhaeger Family History

Poppenhaeger 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: Koppenhaver, Coppenbarger, Oppenlander, Pippenger, Copenhaver

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Where is the Poppenhaeger family from?

You can see how Poppenhaeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenhaeger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poppenhaeger families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppenhaeger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poppenhaeger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Poppenhaeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenhaeger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poppenhaeger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Poppenhaeger. For the veterans among your Poppenhaeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppenhaeger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Poppenhaeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poppenhaeger in 1971 was 57, and 91 in 2003.

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