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Poist Family History

Poist Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poist family from?

You can see how Poist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Poist families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poist's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Poist families in 1891.
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What did your Poist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poist. 38% of Poist men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Poist women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poist were Helper and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Timekeeper
    13%
  • Interior Decorator
    13%
  • Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Poist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poist 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Poist. 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 340 military records available for the last name Poist. For the veterans among your Poist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poist lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Poist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poist in 1956 was 50, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poist 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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