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Pooles Family History

Pooles Surname Meaning

variant of Poole with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Pooles family from?

You can see how Pooles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pooles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Pooles families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pooles's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Pooles families in 1911.
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What did your Pooles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pooles. 36% of Pooles men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pooles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooles 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Pooles. 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 201 military records available for the last name Pooles. For the veterans among your Pooles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pooles lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Pooles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pooles in 1976 was 87, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pooles 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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