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Poulden Family History

Poulden Surname Meaning

see Polden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poulden family from?

You can see how Poulden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Poulden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Poulden families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Poulden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulden families in 1891.
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What did your Poulden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poulden. 89% of Poulden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Spring Assembler
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poulden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulden 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Poulden. 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 164 military records available for the last name Poulden. For the veterans among your Poulden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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