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Poulard Family History

Poulard Surname Meaning

French: nickname derived from poule ‘chicken’ probably used as for a fearful individual. Compare Poullard.

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


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Where is the Poulard family from?

You can see how Poulard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Poulard families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Poulard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulard families in 1891.
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What did your Poulard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poulard. 50% of Poulard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Poulard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Poulard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulard 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Poulard. 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 50 military records available for the last name Poulard. For the veterans among your Poulard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulard lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poulard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poulard in 1967 was 70, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulard 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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