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Poue Family History

Poue 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: Pope, Pour, Pone, Prue, Pore, Powe, Pote, Poe, Pou, Pole

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Where is the Poue family from?

You can see how Poue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Poue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Poue family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Poue's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Poue families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Poue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poue 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poue. 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 7 military records available for the last name Poue. For the veterans among your Poue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poue lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Poue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Poue in 1973 was 54, and 32 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poue 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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