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Popperwill Family History

Popperwill 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: Popplewell, Poppell, Coppernoll, Pickerill, Popper, Fothergill

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Where is the Popperwill family from?

You can see how Popperwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popperwill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Popperwill families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Popperwill's in USA. California had the highest population of Popperwill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popperwill 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 64 census records available for the last name Popperwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popperwill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Popperwill. 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 14 military records available for the last name Popperwill. For the veterans among your Popperwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popperwill lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Popperwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Popperwill in 1989 was 102, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popperwill 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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