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Poppas Family History

Poppas 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: Poppa, Pappas, Popp, Porras, Papas, Popa, Copps, Kopas, Copas, Pappa

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Where is the Poppas family from?

You can see how Poppas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Poppas families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppas's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Poppas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppas 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 Poppas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poppas. 15% of Poppas men worked as a Waiter and 34% of Poppas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poppas were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Waiter
    15%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

What Poppas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poppas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppas 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Poppas. 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 215 military records available for the last name Poppas. For the veterans among your Poppas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poppas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poppas in 1967 was 81, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppas 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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