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Poans Family History

Poans 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: Pons, Goans, Pan, Pang, Pong, Plank, Plant, Pann, Means, Pound

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Where is the Poans family from?

You can see how Poans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poans family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Poans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poans 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Poans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poans. For the veterans among your Poans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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