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Poulet Family History

Poulet 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: Goulet, Pollet, Boulet, Pooley, Poteet, Mollet, Polt, Houle, Pollen

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Where is the Poulet family from?

You can see how Poulet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poulet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Poulet family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Poulet's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Poulet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poulet 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 Poulet ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Poulet. 34% of Poulet men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Poulet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poulet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulet 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Poulet. 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 73 military records available for the last name Poulet. For the veterans among your Poulet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Poulet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poulet in 1969 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulet 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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