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Poppendorfer Family History

Poppendorfer 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: Kochendorfer, Emmendorfer, Kochenderfer, Coppenbarger, Koppenhaver

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Where is the Poppendorfer family from?

You can see how Poppendorfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppendorfer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poppendorfer family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppendorfer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Poppendorfer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Poppendorfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppendorfer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poppendorfer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Poppendorfer. For the veterans among your Poppendorfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppendorfer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Poppendorfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poppendorfer in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppendorfer 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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