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Popesen Family History

Popesen 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: Posen, Popken, Boesen, Poulsen, Olesen, Poppen, Popescu, Popson, Pope

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Popesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popesen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Popesen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Popesen. For the veterans among your Popesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popesen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Popesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Popesen in 1968 was 76, and 76 in 1998.

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