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Popwell Family History

Popwell Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Popplewell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Popwell family from?

You can see how Popwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Popwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Popwell families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Popwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Popwell families in 1891.
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What did your Popwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Popwell. 46% of Popwell men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Popwell women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Popwell were Radio Shop and Manager.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Radio Shop
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Popwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Popwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popwell 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Popwell. 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 788 military records available for the last name Popwell. For the veterans among your Popwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popwell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Popwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Popwell in 1952 was 34, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popwell 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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