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Poires Family History

Poires 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: Poire, Pires, Torres, Porras, Sires, Points, Peres, Pipes, Pries

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Where is the Poires family from?

You can see how Poires families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poires family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poires families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poires's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poires families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Poires. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poires 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Poires. 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 Poires. For the veterans among your Poires ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poires lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Poires life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Poires in 1973 was 61, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poires 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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