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Poulston Family History

Poulston Surname Meaning

variant of Poulson with intrusive -t-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poulston family from?

You can see how Poulston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Poulston families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Poulston's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Poulston families in 1891.
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What did your Poulston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poulston. 75% of Poulston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Poulston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poulston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulston 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Poulston. 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 253 military records available for the last name Poulston. For the veterans among your Poulston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulston lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Poulston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Poulston in 1966 was 55, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulston 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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