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Poalston Family History

Poalston 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: Polston, Alston, Colston, Rolston, Holston, Woolston, Poston, Poulton

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Where is the Poalston family from?

You can see how Poalston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poalston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Poalston families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poalston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poalston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poalston 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 35 census records available for the last name Poalston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poalston 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poalston. 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 Poalston. For the veterans among your Poalston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poalston lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1989, in the United States, Poalston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poalston in 1981 was 49, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poalston 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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