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Poepp Family History

Poepp 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: Popp, Koepp, Loepp, Kopp, Pope, Pepi, Copp, Propp, Topp, Papp

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Where is the Poepp family from?

You can see how Poepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poepp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poepp family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poepp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poepp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poepp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Poepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poepp 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poepp. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poepp. For the veterans among your Poepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poepp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Poepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poepp in 1966 was 81, and 78 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poepp 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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