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Poey Family History

Poey 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: Prey, Posey, Poer, Hoey, Poley, Poel, Coey, Poe, Poet, Povey

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Where is the Poey family from?

You can see how Poey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Poey families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Poey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poey 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 Poey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poey. 40% of Poey 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
    40%
  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Dyer
    20%
  • Beet Labor
    20%

What Poey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Poey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poey 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Poey. 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 103 military records available for the last name Poey. For the veterans among your Poey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Poey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poey in 1967 was 89, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poey 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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