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Poitier Family History

Poitier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Poitiers a habitational name from Poitiers a city in Vienne.

This surname which is rare in France is most common in the Bahamas.

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


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Where is the Poitier family from?

You can see how Poitier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poitier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Poitier family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poitier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poitier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitier 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 Poitier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poitier. 100% of Poitier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Poitier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Poitier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitier 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Poitier. 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 205 military records available for the last name Poitier. For the veterans among your Poitier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Poitier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poitier in 1963 was 43, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitier 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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