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Poltier Family History

Poltier 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: Portier, Pontier, Poitier, Peltier, Postier, Polter, Potier, Porter

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Where is the Poltier family from?

You can see how Poltier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poltier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poltier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Poltier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poltier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poltier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poltier 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 106 census records available for the last name Poltier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poltier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Poltier. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poltier. For the veterans among your Poltier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poltier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poltier 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poltier

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