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Poulan Family History

Poulan 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: Pollan, Poulin, Polan, Polman, Pola, Olan, Polin, Polak, Younan

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Where is the Poulan family from?

You can see how Poulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Poulan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poulan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poulan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poulan 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 Poulan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poulan. 100% of Poulan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Poulan women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Poulan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Poulan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulan 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Poulan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Poulan. For the veterans among your Poulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Poulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poulan in 1964 was 53, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poulan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulan 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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