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Poitivent Family History

Poitivent 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: Poitevint, Poitier, Privett, Poteet, Portier, Potvin, Citizen, Porten

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Where is the Poitivent family from?

You can see how Poitivent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitivent family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Poitivent families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Poitivent's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poitivent families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Poitivent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitivent 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 Poitivent. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poitivent. For the veterans among your Poitivent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitivent lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Poitivent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Poitivent in 1974 was 86, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitivent 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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