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Poisse Family History

Poisse 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: Boisse, Fosse, Cosse, Bosse, Poisson, Gosse, Caisse, Moise, Poire

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Where is the Poisse family from?

You can see how Poisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poisse families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poisse's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poisse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poisse 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 40 census records available for the last name Poisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisse 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Poisse. 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 5 military records available for the last name Poisse. For the veterans among your Poisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisse lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1990, in the United States, Poisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poisse in 1958 was 67, and 96 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisse 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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