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Pooton Family History

Pooton 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: Poston, Hooton, Ponton, Booton, Wooton, Orton, Payton, Holton, Colton

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Where is the Pooton family from?

You can see how Pooton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pooton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Pooton families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pooton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pooton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pooton 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 Pooton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Poultry Keeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pooton. 100% of Pooton women worked as a Poultry Keeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Poultry Keeper
    100%

What Pooton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Pooton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Pooton. 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 67 military records available for the last name Pooton. For the veterans among your Pooton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pooton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Pooton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pooton in 1969 was 74, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pooton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pooton 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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