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Poian Family History

Poian 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: Polan, Pan, Mohan, Kocian, Posa, Qian, Roman, Lian, Oman, Cogan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poian 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 22 census records available for the last name Poian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poian 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Poian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Poian. For the veterans among your Poian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Poian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poian in 1977 was 37, and 86 in 1999.

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