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Poppins Family History

Poppins 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: Toppins, Coppins, Pippins, Hopkins, Coppin, Topping, Pippin, Copping

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Where is the Poppins family from?

You can see how Poppins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Poppins families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Poppins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poppins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poppins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poppins. 50% of Poppins men worked as a Labor and 100% of Poppins women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    50%
  • No Farming Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Poppins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Poppins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppins 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Poppins. 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 59 military records available for the last name Poppins. For the veterans among your Poppins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Poppins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poppins in 1970 was 57, and 79 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poppins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppins 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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