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Poach Family History

Poach 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: Roach, Posch, Pach, Coach, Poch, Peach, Pouch, Loach, Porch, Poarch

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Where is the Poach family from?

You can see how Poach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Poach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Poach families living in Cornwall. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poach's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Poach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poach 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 Poach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poach. 28% of Poach men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Poach women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poach were Salesman and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Poach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poach 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Poach. 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 282 military records available for the last name Poach. For the veterans among your Poach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Poach in 1963 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poach 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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