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Popperwell Family History

Popperwell Surname Meaning

see Popplewell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Popperwell family from?

You can see how Popperwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popperwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Popperwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Popperwell families living in Essex. This was about 51% of all the recorded Popperwell's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Popperwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popperwell 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 Popperwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Popperwell. 50% of Popperwell men worked as a General Labourer (heavy Worker and 100% of Popperwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer (heavy Worker
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Popperwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Popperwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popperwell 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Popperwell. 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 123 military records available for the last name Popperwell. For the veterans among your Popperwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popperwell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Popperwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Popperwell in 1964 was 58, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popperwell 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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