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Poudrier Family History

Poudrier Surname Meaning

French: from Middle French poudrier ‘gunpowder maker’ applied as an occupational name or as a soldier's name possibly referring to a soldier charged with maintaining the supply of (gun)powder.

This surname is very rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poudrier family from?

You can see how Poudrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poudrier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poudrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 190 Poudrier families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Poudrier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Poudrier families in 1911.
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What did your Poudrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poudrier. 60% of Poudrier men worked as a Weaver and 34% of Poudrier women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poudrier were Laborer and Set Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Reg Nurse
    17%
  • Spinner
    17%
  • Set Maker
    17%

What Poudrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poudrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poudrier 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Poudrier. 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 316 military records available for the last name Poudrier. For the veterans among your Poudrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poudrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poudrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Poudrier in 1962 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poudrier 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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