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Poobase Family History

Poobase 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: Probst, Pease, Porras, Probasco, Potash, Pociask, Loose, Doose, Poos

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Where is the Poobase family from?

You can see how Poobase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poobase family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Poobase families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poobase's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Poobase families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Poobase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poobase 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poobase. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poobase. For the veterans among your Poobase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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