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Poeth Family History

Poeth 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: Poth, Paeth, Koeth, Noeth, Peth, Roeth, Poet, Porth, Oeth, Port

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Where is the Poeth family from?

You can see how Poeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Poeth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Poeth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Poeth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Poeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeth 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 Poeth. 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 133 military records available for the last name Poeth. For the veterans among your Poeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poeth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poeth in 1965 was 57, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poeth 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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