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Poppell Family History

Poppell Name Meaning

Altered form of South German Poppel from a pet form of Popp . German: habitational name from any of several places called Pöppeln in Thuringia Pomerania East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Poppel, Oppel, Popper, Morell, Toppel, Koppel, Portell, Poppe, Monell

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Where is the Poppell family from?

You can see how Poppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 70 Poppell families living in Georgia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Poppell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poppell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poppell. 28% of Poppell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Poppell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poppell were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppell 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Poppell. 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 785 military records available for the last name Poppell. For the veterans among your Poppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Poppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poppell in 1943 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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