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Pouland Family History

Pouland 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: Poland, Polland, Rouland, Holland, Boland, Pollard, Rowland, Osland

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Where is the Pouland family from?

You can see how Pouland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pouland families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there were 2 Pouland families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pouland's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pouland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouland 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 Pouland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pouland. 50% of Pouland men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Pouland 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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Pouland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Pouland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouland 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pouland. 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 27 military records available for the last name Pouland. For the veterans among your Pouland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Pouland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Pouland in 1973 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouland 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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