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Popkess Family History

Popkess 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: Popke, Coppess, Popken, Powless, Pope, Cypress, Peoples, Hopkins

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Where is the Popkess family from?

You can see how Popkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popkess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Popkess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Popkess families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Popkess's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Popkess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popkess 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 219 census records available for the last name Popkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popkess 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Popkess. 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 31 military records available for the last name Popkess. For the veterans among your Popkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popkess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Popkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Popkess in 1965 was 72, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Popkess 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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