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Poudrier Family History

Poudrier Name Meaning

French: from Middle French poudrier ‘gunpowder maker’ applied as an occupational name or as a soldier's name possibly referring to a soldier charged with maintaining the supply of (gun)powder. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Fournier, Courter, Routhier, Burrier, Porter, Poutre, Souder, Courier

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Where is the Poudrier family from?

You can see how Poudrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poudrier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poudrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 190 Poudrier families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Poudrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poudrier families in 1911.
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What did your Poudrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poudrier. 44% of Poudrier men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    44%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Currier
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poudrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poudrier 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Poudrier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Poudrier. For the veterans among your Poudrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poudrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poudrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poudrier in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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