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Poikans Family History

Poikans 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: Hopkins, O'kane, Okane, Omans, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Poikans family from?

You can see how Poikans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poikans family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Poikans family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poikans's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Poikans families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Poikans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poikans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poikans. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poikans. For the veterans among your Poikans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poikans lifespan?

Average Poikans life expectancy in 1980 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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