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Poerter Family History

Poerter 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: Porter, Poertner, Hoerter, Peter, Pointer, Portier, Pester, Petter

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Where is the Poerter family from?

You can see how Poerter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poerter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poerter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Poerter family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poerter's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Poerter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poerter 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 Poerter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poerter. 100% of Poerter men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Poerter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Poerter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poerter 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Poerter. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poerter. For the veterans among your Poerter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poerter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Poerter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poerter in 1971 was 67, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poerter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poerter 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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