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Pouley Family History

Pouley 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: Pooley, Poley, Polley, Powley, Pauley, Bouley, Cowley, Paley, Howley

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Where is the Pouley family from?

You can see how Pouley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pouley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Pouley families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Pouley's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Pouley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouley 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 Pouley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pouley. 100% of Pouley men worked as a Cabinet Maker joiner and 100% of Pouley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pouley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Pouley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouley 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Pouley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Pouley. For the veterans among your Pouley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pouley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pouley in 1969 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouley 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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