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Poeplau Family History

Poeplau 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: Poplar, Pola, Perla, Pella, Polak, Popa, Peplow, Phelan, Pollan

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Where is the Poeplau family from?

You can see how Poeplau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeplau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poeplau family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeplau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poeplau families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Poeplau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeplau 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Poeplau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Poeplau. For the veterans among your Poeplau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeplau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Poeplau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poeplau in 1974 was 65, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeplau 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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