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Poyett Family History

Poyett 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: Boyett, Pott, Rowett, Poteet, Lovett, Puett, Pett, Boyette, Payette

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Where is the Poyett family from?

You can see how Poyett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyett family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Poyett families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Poyett families living in Orkney. This was about 75% of all the recorded Poyett's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Poyett families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Poyett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyett 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Poyett. 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 11 military records available for the last name Poyett. For the veterans among your Poyett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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