This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poepping family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poepping Family History

Poepping Surname Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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 1880 there were 11 Poepping families living in Missouri. This was about 55% of all the recorded Poepping's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poepping families in 1880.
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.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poepping ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poepping. 43% of Poepping men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Poepping | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Pin Spotter
    15%

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.

Search UK census records for Poepping

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 the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Poepping immigration records

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.

View all Poepping military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poepping family history

Discover More

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poepping

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poepping 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poepping family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial