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Poepke Family History

Poepke Name 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: Doepke, Popke, Roepke, Toepke, Paepke, Koepke, Pope, Oelke, Goerke

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Where is the Poepke family from?

You can see how Poepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poepke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poepke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Poepke families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Poepke's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Poepke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poepke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poepke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Switchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poepke. 100% of Poepke men worked as a Switchman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Switchman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Poepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poepke 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Poepke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Poepke. For the veterans among your Poepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poepke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Poepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poepke in 1970 was 37, and 84 in 2002.

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