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Poppele Family History

Poppele 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: Poppell, Popple, Poppel, Koppel, Copple, Popper, Oppel, Poppler

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Where is the Poppele family from?

You can see how Poppele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poppele families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poppele's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Poppele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Poppele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppele 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Poppele. 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 91 military records available for the last name Poppele. For the veterans among your Poppele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppele lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Poppele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poppele in 1974 was 81, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppele 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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