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Poirson Family History

Poirson 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: Poisson, Peirson, Parson, Person, Pointon, Courson, Pinson, Soisson

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Where is the Poirson family from?

You can see how Poirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poirson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Poirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Poirson families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Poirson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Poirson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poirson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poirson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poirson. 100% of Poirson men worked as a Gardener.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%

What Poirson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Poirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poirson 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Poirson. 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 88 military records available for the last name Poirson. For the veterans among your Poirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poirson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Poirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poirson in 1968 was 85, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poirson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poirson 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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