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Poulis Family History

Poulis 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: Poulos, Poulin, Moulis, Polis, Soulis, Pulis, Puls, Solis, Louis

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Where is the Poulis family from?

You can see how Poulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Poulis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Poulis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 43% of all the recorded Poulis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Poulis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poulis 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 Poulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poulis. 29% of Poulis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Poulis women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Waiter
    22%
  • Counterman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Poulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulis 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Poulis. 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 110 military records available for the last name Poulis. For the veterans among your Poulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Poulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poulis in 1956 was 32, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poulis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulis 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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