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Poyker Family History

Poyker 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: Poyner, Poyer, Poyser, Porter, Picker, Power, Oyler, Packer, Roker

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Where is the Poyker family from?

You can see how Poyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poyker family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyker's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poyker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Poyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poyker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Poyker. For the veterans among your Poyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyker lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Poyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Poyker in 1980 was 83, and 85 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyker 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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