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Poppes Family History

Poppes 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: Popper, Poppe, Hoppes, Koppes, Poppel, Poppen, Coppes, Pope, Pepper

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Where is the Poppes family from?

You can see how Poppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poppes family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Poppes's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Poppes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppes 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 Poppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poppes. 100% of Poppes men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    100%

What Poppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Poppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Poppes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poppes. For the veterans among your Poppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppes lifespan?

Average Poppes life expectancy in 2001 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poppes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppes 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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