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Poepper Family History

Poepper 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: Pepper, Popper, Klepper, Kopper, Hopper, Lepper, Copper, Toepfer

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Where is the Poepper family from?

You can see how Poepper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poepper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poepper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Poepper families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poepper's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poepper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poepper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poepper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poepper. 100% of Poepper 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Poepper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Poepper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poepper 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poepper. 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 84 military records available for the last name Poepper. For the veterans among your Poepper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poepper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poepper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poepper in 1967 was 77, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poepper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poepper 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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