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Poelter Family History

Poelter 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: Poulter, Boelter, Poelker, Hoelter, Pelter, Polter, Porter, Peter

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Where is the Poelter family from?

You can see how Poelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poelter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Poelter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poelter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poelter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poelter 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 53 census records available for the last name Poelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poelter 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poelter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poelter. For the veterans among your Poelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poelter lifespan?

Average Poelter life expectancy in 1969 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poelter 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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