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Poppenhager Family History

Poppenhager 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: Koppenhaver, Pippenger, Copenhaver, Coppenbarger, Coppinger

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Where is the Poppenhager family from?

You can see how Poppenhager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppenhager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppenhager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Poppenhager families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Poppenhager's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poppenhager families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Poppenhager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppenhager 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Poppenhager. 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 13 military records available for the last name Poppenhager. For the veterans among your Poppenhager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppenhager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Poppenhager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poppenhager in 1963 was 53, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppenhager 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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