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Poppendieck Family History

Poppendieck 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: Papendick, Oppenheim, Domenick, Oberdick, Pippenger, Tendick

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Where is the Poppendieck family from?

You can see how Poppendieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poppendieck family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Poppendieck families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poppendieck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poppendieck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poppendieck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poppendieck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Poppendieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poppendieck 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Poppendieck. 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 51 military records available for the last name Poppendieck. For the veterans among your Poppendieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poppendieck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Poppendieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poppendieck in 1966 was 74, and 91 in 1999.

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