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Poppey Family History

Poppey 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, Poppy, Poppe, Poppel, Pompey, Poppen, Pooley, Pope, Pepper

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Where is the Poppey family from?

You can see how Poppey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Poppey families living in Iowa. This was about 53% of all the recorded Poppey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Poppey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppey 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 219 census records available for the last name Poppey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Poppey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Poppey. For the veterans among your Poppey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Poppey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poppey in 1972 was 71, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppey 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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