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Poppert Name Meaning

German: variant of Popper .

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


Similar surnames: Popper, Hoppert, Poper, Pippert, Propper, Huppert, Pepper, Hippert

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Where is the Poppert family from?

You can see how Poppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Poppert families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Poppert's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poppert. 25% of Poppert men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppert 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Poppert. 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 388 military records available for the last name Poppert. For the veterans among your Poppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poppert in 1962 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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