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Poate Family History

Poate Surname Meaning

variant of Pott.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Poate family from?

You can see how Poate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Poate families living in Hampshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Poate's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Poate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poate 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 Poate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poate. 100% of Poate men worked as a Retired and 87% of Poate 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Poate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poate 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Poate. 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 180 military records available for the last name Poate. For the veterans among your Poate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poate lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Poate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Poate in 1962 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poate 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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