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Poullney Family History

Poullney 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: Pulley, Polley, Pooley, Gulley, Dolney, Courtney, Mullaney, Pilley

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Where is the Poullney family from?

You can see how Poullney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poullney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Poullney families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Poullney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poullney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Poullney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Poullney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poullney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poullney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poullney. For the veterans among your Poullney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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