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Poteau Family History

Poteau 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: Poteat, Poteet, Buteau, Croteau, Pineau, Comeau, Pote, Lozeau, Moreau

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Where is the Poteau family from?

You can see how Poteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poteau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Poteau families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Poteau family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poteau's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Poteau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poteau 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 80 census records available for the last name Poteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poteau 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Poteau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Poteau. For the veterans among your Poteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poteau lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Poteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poteau in 1970 was 49, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poteau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poteau 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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