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Poivey Family History

Poivey 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: Povey, Poovey, Pooley, Pavey, Posey, Tovey, Poley, Dovey, Bovey

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Where is the Poivey family from?

You can see how Poivey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poivey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poivey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Poivey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poivey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poivey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poivey 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 53 census records available for the last name Poivey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poivey 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Poivey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Poivey. For the veterans among your Poivey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poivey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Poivey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poivey in 1965 was 57, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poivey 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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