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Poitrow Family History

Poitrow 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: Ostrow, Poirot, Poitra, Petrow, Poitras, Mitro, Trow, Pointon, Citron

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Where is the Poitrow family from?

You can see how Poitrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitrow family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Poitrow families living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poitrow's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Poitrow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Poitrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitrow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poitrow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poitrow. For the veterans among your Poitrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitrow lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Poitrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Poitrow in 1984 was 83, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitrow 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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