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Poet Family History

Poet Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): occupational name from Middle English poet(e) poit(e) ‘poet singer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poet family from?

You can see how Poet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Poet families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Poet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poet families in 1891.
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What did your Poet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poet. 50% of Poet men worked as an Incapacitated and 86% of Poet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poet were Chauffeur and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Poet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poet 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Poet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Poet. For the veterans among your Poet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poet lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Poet in 1945 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poet 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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