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Poblano Family History

Poblano Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): nickname from poblano ‘peasant’ derived from pueblo ‘village’.

This term often reflects the social and cultural connections of individuals within Mexican communities.

Alternatively, it can also serve as a habitational name for someone from the state or the city of Puebla.

The name is rooted in an adjectival form of the placename, emphasizing local identity.

Overall, it encapsulates both geographical and social aspects of heritage in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poblano family from?

You can see how Poblano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poblano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Poblano families living in Arizona. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poblano's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Poblano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poblano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poblano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seasmal Ricker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poblano. 50% of Poblano men worked as a Seasmal Ricker.

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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 1940

  • Seasmal Ricker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Poblano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Poblano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poblano 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Poblano. 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 21 military records available for the last name Poblano. For the veterans among your Poblano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poblano lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poblano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poblano in 1961 was 60, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poblano 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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