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Popey Family History

Popey 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: Pope, Posey, Poley, Popek, Poppy, Povey, Poper, Pompey, Pooley, Paley

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Where is the Popey family from?

You can see how Popey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Popey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Popey families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Popey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Popey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popey 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 Popey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Popey. 100% of Popey 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
    100%

What Popey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Popey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popey 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Popey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Popey. For the veterans among your Popey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Popey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Popey in 1971 was 50, and 73 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Popey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popey 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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