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Poplin Family History

Poplin Surname Meaning

English: at least in part a variant of Popham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poplin family from?

You can see how Poplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poplin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Poplin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poplin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poplin families in 1891.
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What did your Poplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poplin. 28% of Poplin men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Poplin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poplin were Farming and Topper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamer
    10%
  • Topper
    8%

What Poplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Poplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poplin 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Poplin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Poplin. For the veterans among your Poplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poplin lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poplin in 1945 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poplin 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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