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Poulse Family History

Poulse 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: Poulsen, Pulse, House, Puls, Hulse, Pulte, Houle, Poulos, Paule

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Where is the Poulse family from?

You can see how Poulse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Poulse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Poulse family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Poulse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poulse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poulse 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 36 census records available for the last name Poulse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulse 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poulse. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poulse. For the veterans among your Poulse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulse lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Poulse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Poulse in 1990 was 35, and 75 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poulse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulse 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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