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Poisott Family History

Poisott 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: Poinsett, Poirot, Pigott, Privott, Poist, Pott, Privett, Post

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Where is the Poisott family from?

You can see how Poisott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisott family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poisott families living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Poisott's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Poisott families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poisott 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 20 census records available for the last name Poisott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisott 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poisott. 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 12 military records available for the last name Poisott. For the veterans among your Poisott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisott lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Poisott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Poisott in 1968 was 66, and 82 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisott 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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