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Poppenheimer Family History

Poppenheimer 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: Oppenheimer, Oppenheim, Bodenheimer, Partenheimer, Koppenhaver

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Where is the Poppenheimer family from?

You can see how Poppenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Poppenheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppenheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poppenheimer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Poppenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenheimer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Poppenheimer. 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 26 military records available for the last name Poppenheimer. For the veterans among your Poppenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppenheimer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Poppenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poppenheimer in 1974 was 74, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppenheimer 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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