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Poirot Family History

Poirot Surname Meaning

French: metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of pears from a diminutive of poire ‘pear’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poirot family from?

You can see how Poirot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poirot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poirot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Poirot families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Poirot's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Poirot families in 1911.
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What did your Poirot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poirot. 40% of Poirot men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Poirot women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poirot were Contractor and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Contractor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Poirot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poirot 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Poirot. 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 388 military records available for the last name Poirot. For the veterans among your Poirot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poirot lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Poirot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poirot in 1957 was 63, and 53 in 2004.

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