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Poad Family History

Poad Surname Meaning

see Podd.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poad family from?

You can see how Poad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Poad families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Poad families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Poad's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poad families in 1911.
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What did your Poad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clay Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poad. 25% of Poad men worked as a Clay Labourer and 81% of Poad women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poad were Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • Clay Labourer
    25%
  • Retired Police Constabl
    25%
  • Retired Farmer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poad 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Poad. 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 470 military records available for the last name Poad. For the veterans among your Poad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poad lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poad in 1962 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poad 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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