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Poidevin Family History

Poidevin Surname Meaning

see Podevin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poidevin family from?

You can see how Poidevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poidevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Poidevin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Poidevin families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poidevin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Poidevin families in 1911.
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What did your Poidevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poidevin. 100% of Poidevin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Poidevin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poidevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poidevin 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Poidevin. 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 292 military records available for the last name Poidevin. For the veterans among your Poidevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poidevin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Poidevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poidevin in 1965 was 59, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poidevin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poidevin 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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