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Popplestone Family History

Popplestone Surname Meaning

from Old English papolstān ‘pebble’ perhaps used of a person hard to deal with.

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


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You can see how Popplestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popplestone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Popplestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Popplestone families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Popplestone's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Popplestone families in 1911.
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What did your Popplestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Popplestone. 100% of Popplestone men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Popplestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popplestone 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Popplestone. 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 161 military records available for the last name Popplestone. For the veterans among your Popplestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popplestone lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Popplestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Popplestone in 1968 was 69, and 81 in 2000.

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