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Poulain Family History

Poulain Surname Meaning

French: from Old French poulain ‘young animal colt’ a nickname apparently related to an individual's youthfulness or liveliness.

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


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Where is the Poulain family from?

You can see how Poulain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulain families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Poulain families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Poulain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulain families in 1891.
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What did your Poulain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poulain. 50% of Poulain men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Poulain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poulain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulain 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 658 immigration records available for the last name Poulain. 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 189 military records available for the last name Poulain. For the veterans among your Poulain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulain lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Poulain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Poulain in 1959 was 43, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulain 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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