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Poes Family History

Poes Surname 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: Moes, Poer, Goes, Hoes, Poel, Roes, Poos, Poles, Poe, Pons

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Where is the Poes family from?

You can see how Poes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Poes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Poes family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Poes's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Poes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Blocks and Draper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poes. 100% of Poes men worked as a Cement Blocks and 100% of Poes women worked as a Draper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cement Blocks
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Draper
    100%

What Poes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Poes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poes 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Poes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Poes. For the veterans among your Poes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poes lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Poes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poes in 1981 was 63, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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