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Popy Family History

Popy 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: Pope, Popp, Popa, Poppy, Pop, Pong, Kopp, Papa, Loy, Port

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Where is the Popy family from?

You can see how Popy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Popy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Popy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Popy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Popy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popy 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 98 census records available for the last name Popy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Popy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Popy. For the veterans among your Popy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Popy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Popy in 1974 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popy 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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