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Poette Family History

Poette 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: Piette, Goette, Pott, Notte, Lorette, Postle, Klette, Motte, Petre

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Where is the Poette family from?

You can see how Poette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Poette families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Poette's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Poette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poette 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 109 census records available for the last name Poette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poette 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poette. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poette. For the veterans among your Poette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poette lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Poette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poette in 1987 was 53, and 38 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poette 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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