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Poitevent Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Poitevin (see Poitevint).

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


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You can see how Poitevent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitevent family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poitevent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Poitevent families living in Georgia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Poitevent's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Poitevent families in 1880.
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There are 187 census records available for the last name Poitevent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitevent 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Poitevent. 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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There are 160 military records available for the last name Poitevent. For the veterans among your Poitevent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitevent lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Poitevent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Poitevent in 1965 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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