This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poppos family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poppos Family History

Poppos 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: Popov, Popp, Copps, Poulos, Popper, Popple, Poos, Poppa, Poppy, Poppe

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poppos family from?

You can see how Poppos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poppos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poppos families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Poppos's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poppos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poppos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poppos. 38% of Poppos men worked as a Proprietor.

View Census Data for Poppos | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    38%
  • Cook
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Poppos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Poppos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Poppos

Passenger Lists

There are 68 immigration records available for the last name Poppos. 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.

View all Poppos immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Poppos. For the veterans among your Poppos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poppos military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poppos family history

Discover More

What is the average Poppos lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Poppos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Poppos in 1978 was 86, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poppos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poppos 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poppos family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial