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Poile Family History

Poile Surname Meaning

see Pulley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poile family from?

You can see how Poile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Poile families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Poile's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poile families in 1911.
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What did your Poile ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Nurse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poile 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Poile. 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 275 military records available for the last name Poile. For the veterans among your Poile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poile lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Poile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poile in 1970 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poile 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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