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Poete Family History

Poete 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: Porte, Ponte, Prete, Pete, Pote, Poet, Peete, Porter, Peter, Port

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Where is the Poete family from?

You can see how Poete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poete family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Poete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poete families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Poete's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poete 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 131 census records available for the last name Poete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poete 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Poete. 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 17 military records available for the last name Poete. For the veterans among your Poete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poete lifespan?

Average Poete life expectancy in 1991 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poete 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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