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Popell Family History

Popell 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: Powell, Poppell, Popwell, Podell, Pope, Pell, Kopel, Rosell, Topel

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Where is the Popell family from?

You can see how Popell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Popell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Popell families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Popell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Popell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Popell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Window Trimmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popell. 100% of Popell men worked as a Window Trimmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Window Trimmer
    100%

What Popell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Popell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popell 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Popell. 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 49 military records available for the last name Popell. For the veterans among your Popell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Popell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Popell in 1958 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popell 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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