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Poitra Family History

Poitra Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Poitras. It is most common among Native Americans in ND namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

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


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Where is the Poitra family from?

You can see how Poitra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poitra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Poitra families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Poitra's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poitra families in 1911.
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What did your Poitra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poitra. 100% of Poitra men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Poitra women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Poitra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Poitra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitra 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Poitra. 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 174 military records available for the last name Poitra. For the veterans among your Poitra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitra lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Poitra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Poitra in 1955 was 44, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitra 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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