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Poulsom Family History

Poulsom Surname Meaning

see Poulson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poulsom family from?

You can see how Poulsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Poulsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Poulsom families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Poulsom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Poulsom families in 1911.
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What did your Poulsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy And Arable Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poulsom. 100% of Poulsom men worked as a Dairy And Arable Farmer and 87% of Poulsom 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy And Arable Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Poulsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poulsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulsom 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Poulsom. 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 95 military records available for the last name Poulsom. For the veterans among your Poulsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulsom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Poulsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poulsom in 1966 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulsom 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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