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Poppy Family History

Poppy Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): nickname from Middle English popi(e) ‘poppy’

perhaps used for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion reminiscent of the flower.

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


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Where is the Poppy family from?

You can see how Poppy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poppy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Poppy families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poppy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poppy families in 1891.
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What did your Poppy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poppy. 50% of Poppy men worked as a Railway Clerk and 96% of Poppy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poppy were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Poppy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Poppy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppy 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Poppy. 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 657 military records available for the last name Poppy. For the veterans among your Poppy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poppy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poppy in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppy 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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