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Poppen Family History

Poppen Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from Popp.

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


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Where is the Poppen family from?

You can see how Poppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Poppen families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poppen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Poppen families in 1891.
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What did your Poppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poppen. 100% of Poppen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppen 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Poppen. 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 806 military records available for the last name Poppen. For the veterans among your Poppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppen lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Poppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Poppen in 1953 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppen 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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