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Poiles Family History

Poiles 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: Powles, Poles, Foiles, Voiles, Miles, Pooley, Giles, Toles, Peoples

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Where is the Poiles family from?

You can see how Poiles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poiles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Poiles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Poiles family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Poiles's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Poiles families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Poiles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poiles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Poiles. 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 23 military records available for the last name Poiles. For the veterans among your Poiles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poiles lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Poiles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poiles in 1971 was 69, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poiles 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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