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Poperitz Family History

Poperitz 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: Peritz, Pomerantz, Pritz, Moritz, Hohertz, Politz, Portz, Goerlitz

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Where is the Poperitz family from?

You can see how Poperitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poperitz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poperitz family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poperitz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Poperitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poperitz 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 12 census records available for the last name Poperitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poperitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poperitz. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poperitz. For the veterans among your Poperitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poperitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Poperitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Poperitz in 1970 was 92, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poperitz 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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