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Poissot Family History

Poissot 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: Poisson, Soisson, Posson, Pousson, Poissant, Poirot, Tissot, Poist

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Where is the Poissot family from?

You can see how Poissot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poissot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poissot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Poissot families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poissot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poissot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poissot 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 113 census records available for the last name Poissot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poissot 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Poissot. 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 81 military records available for the last name Poissot. For the veterans among your Poissot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poissot lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Poissot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poissot in 1967 was 86, and 38 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poissot 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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