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Poitte Family History

Poitte 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: Politte, Pott, Notte, Pointer, Postle, Motte, Pratte, Botte, Porte

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Where is the Poitte family from?

You can see how Poitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poitte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Poitte families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Poitte families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poitte's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Poitte families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poitte 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 22 census records available for the last name Poitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poitte 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Poitte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poitte. For the veterans among your Poitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poitte lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Poitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poitte in 1990 was 92, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poitte 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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