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Popenhusen Family History

Popenhusen 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: Papenfuss, Holthusen, Copenhaver, Seehusen, Sorensen, Mogensen

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Where is the Popenhusen family from?

You can see how Popenhusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popenhusen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Popenhusen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Popenhusen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Popenhusen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popenhusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popenhusen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Popenhusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popenhusen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Popenhusen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Popenhusen. For the veterans among your Popenhusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popenhusen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Popenhusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Popenhusen in 1962 was 93, and 69 in 2004.

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