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Poitevin Family History

Poitevin 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: Poitevint, Potvin, Porten, Boivin, Litvin, Posten, Pitkin, Potwin

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Where is the Poitevin family from?

You can see how Poitevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poitevin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 83 Poitevin families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poitevin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poitevin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poitevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Dressmaker Milliner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poitevin. 100% of Poitevin women worked as a Dressmaker Milliner. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker Milliner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poitevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitevin 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Poitevin. 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 145 military records available for the last name Poitevin. For the veterans among your Poitevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitevin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poitevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poitevin in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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