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Pooell Family History

Pooell 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: Powell, Proell, Podell, Pool, Pell, Rosell, Odell, Howell, Bodell

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Where is the Pooell family from?

You can see how Pooell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pooell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Pooell family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pooell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pooell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pooell 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 8 census records available for the last name Pooell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pooell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pooell. For the veterans among your Pooell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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