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Foppert Family History

Foppert 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: Hoppert, Poppert, Kopper, Hopper, Copper, Wolpert, Popper, Lippert

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Where is the Foppert family from?

You can see how Foppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foppert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Foppert families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Foppert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Foppert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Foppert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Foppert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Foppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foppert 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Foppert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Foppert. For the veterans among your Foppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foppert lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Foppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Foppert in 1967 was 67, and 86 in 1995.

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