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Poateman Family History

Poateman 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: Portman, Oatman, Plageman, Patman, Otteman, Bateman, Boatman, Postema

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Where is the Poateman family from?

You can see how Poateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poateman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Poateman family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poateman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Poateman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Poateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poateman 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 Poateman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poateman. For the veterans among your Poateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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