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Poolin Family History

Poolin 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: Polin, Doolin, Poulin, Poplin, Pooley, Pool, Joslin, Pioli, Cooling

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Where is the Poolin family from?

You can see how Poolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poolin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poolin family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Poolin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Poolin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Poolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Poolin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Poolin. For the veterans among your Poolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Poolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poolin in 1978 was 62, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolin 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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