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Poittevin Family History

Poittevin 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: Poitevint, Potvin, Botten, Pointer, Holstein, Pointon, Porten, Cotten

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Where is the Poittevin family from?

You can see how Poittevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poittevin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Poittevin family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Poittevin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Poittevin families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Poittevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poittevin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Poittevin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poittevin. For the veterans among your Poittevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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