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Poolton Family History

Poolton Surname Meaning

see Poulton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poolton family from?

You can see how Poolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Poolton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Poolton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poolton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Poolton families in 1891.
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What did your Poolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poolton. 100% of Poolton men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Poolton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Metal Worker Machinist
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolton 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Poolton. 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 143 military records available for the last name Poolton. For the veterans among your Poolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolton lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Poolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poolton in 1979 was 82, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolton 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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