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Poutefract Family History

Poutefract 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: Portera, Poteat, Porter, Poteet, Pomerantz, Poltorak, Pottebaum

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Where is the Poutefract family from?

You can see how Poutefract families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poutefract family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Poutefract families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Poutefract's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poutefract families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Poutefract. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poutefract 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 Poutefract. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poutefract. For the veterans among your Poutefract ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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