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Poplinger Family History

Poplinger 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: Pollinger, Oplinger, Pottinger, Possinger, Coppinger, Oblinger

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Where is the Poplinger family from?

You can see how Poplinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poplinger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poplinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poplinger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Poplinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplinger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Poplinger. 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 16 military records available for the last name Poplinger. For the veterans among your Poplinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poplinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poplinger in 1962 was 77, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplinger 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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