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Poyman Family History

Poyman 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: Polman, Hoyman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman, Gorman, Kosman, Forman

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Where is the Poyman family from?

You can see how Poyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Poyman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Poyman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Poyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Poyman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poyman. For the veterans among your Poyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Poyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poyman in 1968 was 77, and 88 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyman 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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