This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poplett family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poplett Family History

Poplett Surname Meaning

see Puplett.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poplett family from?

You can see how Poplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poplett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Poplett families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Poplett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poplett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poplett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boat Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poplett. 100% of Poplett men worked as a Boat Builder and 90% of Poplett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Poplett | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boat Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Poplett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Poplett

Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Poplett. 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.

View all Poplett immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 245 military records available for the last name Poplett. For the veterans among your Poplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poplett military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poplett family history

Discover More

What is the average Poplett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Poplett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poplett in 1966 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poplett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplett 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poplett family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial