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Popert Family History

Popert 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: Poper, Poppert, Port, Pope, Power, Robert, Poteet, Koper, Gobert

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Where is the Popert family from?

You can see how Popert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Popert families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Popert families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Popert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Popert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popert 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 Popert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Popert. 67% of Popert women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Popert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Popert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popert 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Popert. 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 48 military records available for the last name Popert. For the veterans among your Popert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Popert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Popert in 1966 was 87, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popert 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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