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Poineau Family History

Poineau 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: Pineau, Boileau, Mineau, Soileau, Pruneau, Loiseau, Morneau, Corneau

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Where is the Poineau family from?

You can see how Poineau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poineau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poineau family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poineau's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Poineau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poineau 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 Poineau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poineau. 50% of Poineau men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Poineau women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poineau were Slasher Tender and 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
    50%
  • Slasher Tender
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Poineau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Poineau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poineau 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poineau. 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 57 military records available for the last name Poineau. For the veterans among your Poineau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poineau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Poineau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poineau in 1970 was 62, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poineau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poineau 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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