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Poplestone Family History

Poplestone 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: Goldstone, Poundstone, Poppleton, Polston, Colston, Wollaston

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Where is the Poplestone family from?

You can see how Poplestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplestone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Poplestone families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poplestone's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Poplestone families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Poplestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplestone 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poplestone. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poplestone. For the veterans among your Poplestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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