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Pouer Family History

Pouer 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: Power, Pour, Poer, Poser, Poyer, Louer, Poper, Porter, Peter, Over

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Where is the Pouer family from?

You can see how Pouer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pouer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Pouer families living in Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pouer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pouer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pouer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pouer. 100% of Pouer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Pouer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouer 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Pouer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Pouer. For the veterans among your Pouer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouer lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pouer

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