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Poike Family History

Poike 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: Pike, Goike, Koike, Poire, Popke, Boike, Cocke, Pope, Ponce, Prime

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Where is the Poike family from?

You can see how Poike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poike family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poike families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Poike families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poike's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poike families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poike surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Poike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poike 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poike. 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 24 military records available for the last name Poike. For the veterans among your Poike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poike lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1987, in the United States, Poike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Poike in 1970 was 47, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poike 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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