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Popelier Family History

Popelier 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: Poppler, Poelker, Peller, Hollier, Plier, Portier, Speller, Boteler

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Where is the Popelier family from?

You can see how Popelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popelier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Popelier family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Popelier's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Popelier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popelier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popelier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Popelier. 50% of Popelier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Popelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popelier 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Popelier. 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 14 military records available for the last name Popelier. For the veterans among your Popelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popelier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Popelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Popelier in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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