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Poile Family History

Poile Surname Meaning

see Pulley.

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


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Where is the Poile family from?

You can see how Poile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poile family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poile families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Poile families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Poile's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Poile families in 1891.
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What did your Poile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Works Canteen Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poile. 25% of Poile men worked as a Works Canteen Manager and 82% of Poile women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poile were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Works Canteen Manager
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Grocers Assistant
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poile 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Poile. 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 275 military records available for the last name Poile. For the veterans among your Poile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poile lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Poile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poile in 1970 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poile 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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