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Poolson Family History

Poolson 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: Poulson, Polson, Woolson, Woolston, Goodson, Poisson, Posson, Ohlson

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Where is the Poolson family from?

You can see how Poolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poolson families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Poolson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poolson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poolson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poolson 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 114 census records available for the last name Poolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Poolson. 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 28 military records available for the last name Poolson. For the veterans among your Poolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Poolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poolson in 1955 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolson 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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