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Poepping Name Meaning

German (Pöpping): derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Poppo (see Poeppelman ).

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


Similar surnames: Kloepping, Piening, Oeding, Koeppen, Poppen, Persing, Penning

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Where is the Poepping family from?

You can see how Poepping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poepping family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poepping families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poepping family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Poepping's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Poepping families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poepping surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poepping ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Poepping family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Poepping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poepping 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Poepping. 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 107 military records available for the last name Poepping. For the veterans among your Poepping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poepping lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poepping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poepping in 1965 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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