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Poutifex Family History

Poutifex 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: Portier, Pontiff, Poutre, Pontier, Poitier, Postier, Potier, Porter

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You can see how Poutifex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poutifex family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Poutifex families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Poutifex families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poutifex's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poutifex families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Poutifex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poutifex 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Poutifex. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poutifex. For the veterans among your Poutifex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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