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Poolen Family History

Poolen 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: Pooley, Woolen, Pollen, Pooler, Polen, Poole, Doolen, Nolen, Pool

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Where is the Poolen family from?

You can see how Poolen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Poolen families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Poolen families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Poolen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poolen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poolen 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 180 census records available for the last name Poolen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Poolen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Poolen. For the veterans among your Poolen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolen lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Poolen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poolen in 1981 was 65, and 75 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolen 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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