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Poors Family History

Poors 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: Moors, Poos, Poor, Poore, Coors, Koors, Moore, Port, Roos, Pool

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Where is the Poors family from?

You can see how Poors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poors family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poors families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Poors families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poors's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Poors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poors 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 Poors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poors. 100% of Poors men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Poors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poors 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Poors. 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 33 military records available for the last name Poors. For the veterans among your Poors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poors lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Poors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Poors in 1963 was 83, and 69 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poors 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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