This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poitevin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poitevin Family History

Poitevin 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: Poitevint, Potvin, Porten, Boivin, Litvin, Posten, Pitkin, Potwin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poitevin family from?

You can see how Poitevin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitevin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poitevin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Poitevin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Poitevin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Poitevin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitevin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Poitevin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poitevin. 100% of Poitevin men worked as an Owner and 100% of Poitevin women worked as a Secretary.

View Census Data for Poitevin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Poitevin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poitevin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitevin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Poitevin

Passenger Lists

There are 381 immigration records available for the last name Poitevin. 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.

View all Poitevin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Poitevin. For the veterans among your Poitevin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poitevin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poitevin family history

Discover More

What is the average Poitevin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Poitevin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poitevin in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poitevin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitevin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poitevin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial