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Poart Family History

Poart 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: Port, Peart, Mort, Hart, Pott, Post, Ort, Fort, Court, Pear

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Where is the Poart family from?

You can see how Poart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poart families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Poart family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poart's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Poart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poart 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 Poart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poart. 100% of Poart women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Poart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poart 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Poart. 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 10 military records available for the last name Poart. For the veterans among your Poart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poart lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Poart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Poart in 1974 was 75, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poart 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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