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Pools Family History

Pools 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, Poos, Poole, Wools, Pooley, Roos, Puls, Pioli, Pola, Pol

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Where is the Pools family from?

You can see how Pools families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pools family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pools families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Pools families living in Ontario. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pools's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pools families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pools 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 Pools ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pools. 100% of Pools men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pools. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pools 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Pools. 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 815 military records available for the last name Pools. For the veterans among your Pools ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pools lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Pools life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pools in 1964 was 74, and 41 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pools 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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