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Poppenger Family History

Poppenger 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: Pippenger, Coppinger, Koppinger, Pottenger, Pottinger, Possinger

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Where is the Poppenger family from?

You can see how Poppenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Poppenger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Poppenger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poppenger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Poppenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenger 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 Poppenger. 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 76 military records available for the last name Poppenger. For the veterans among your Poppenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppenger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Poppenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poppenger in 1966 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppenger 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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