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Popineau Family History

Popineau 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: Papineau, Pineau, Boileau, Mineau, Soileau, Pruneau, Popiel, Robideau

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Where is the Popineau family from?

You can see how Popineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Popineau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Popineau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Popineau families living in Vermont. This was about 60% of all the recorded Popineau's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Popineau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Popineau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Popineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Popineau. 58% of Popineau men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Popineau women worked as a Commis. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    58%
  • Cultivateur
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    100%
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What Popineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Popineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Popineau 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Popineau. 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 1 military records available for the last name Popineau. For the veterans among your Popineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Popineau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Popineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Popineau in 1966 was 76, and 75 in 2001.

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