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Poullain Family History

Poullain 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, Poullard, Paullin, Pullan, Pullin, Pollard, Polman

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Where is the Poullain family from?

You can see how Poullain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poullain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poullain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Poullain families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Poullain's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poullain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poullain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poullain 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Poullain. 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 43 military records available for the last name Poullain. For the veterans among your Poullain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poullain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Poullain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poullain in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poullain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poullain 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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