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Poppet Family History

Poppet 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: Popper, Poppe, Poppel, Poppen, Poppert, Pope, Pepper, Kopper, Popp

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Where is the Poppet family from?

You can see how Poppet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poppet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Poppet family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poppet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poppet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Poppet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppet 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Poppet. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poppet. For the veterans among your Poppet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppet lifespan?

Average Poppet life expectancy in 2002 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppet 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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