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Poola Family History

Poola 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: Pool, Pola, Paola, Poole, Pooley, Parola, Posa, Palla, Pioli, Pol

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Where is the Poola family from?

You can see how Poola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poola families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Poola families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Poola's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Poola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poola. 47% of Poola men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

What Poola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Poola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poola 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Poola. 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 50 military records available for the last name Poola. For the veterans among your Poola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poola lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Poola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Poola in 1959 was 42, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poola 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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