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Poussard Family History

Poussard 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: Bossard, Gossard, Bussard, Poullard, Pushard, Broussard, Poupard

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Where is the Poussard family from?

You can see how Poussard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poussard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poussard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Poussard families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Poussard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poussard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poussard 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 Poussard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poussard. 60% of Poussard 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Poussard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 558 census records available for the last name Poussard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poussard 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Poussard. 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 135 military records available for the last name Poussard. For the veterans among your Poussard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poussard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Poussard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poussard in 1961 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poussard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poussard 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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