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Poppell Family History

Poppell Surname Meaning

Altered form of South German Poppel from a pet form of Popp.

German: habitational name from any of several places called Pöppeln in Thuringia, Pomerania, East Prussia.

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


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Where is the Poppell family from?

You can see how Poppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Poppell families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Poppell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poppell families in 1891.
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What did your Poppell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppell 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Poppell. 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 785 military records available for the last name Poppell. For the veterans among your Poppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Poppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poppell in 1943 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppell 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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