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Poisso Family History

Poisso 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: Poisson, Mosso, Soisson, Posson, Prisco, Rosso, Pousson, Bosso, Bisso

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Where is the Poisso family from?

You can see how Poisso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poisso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Poisso families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poisso's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poisso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poisso 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 Poisso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poisso. 50% of Poisso men worked as a Soldier.

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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

  • Soldier
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Poisso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Poisso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisso 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poisso. 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 40 military records available for the last name Poisso. For the veterans among your Poisso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisso lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poisso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poisso in 1963 was 67, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poisso 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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