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Poeley Family History

Poeley 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: Pooley, Poley, Polley, Powley, Cowley, Paley, Howley, Mosley, Pilley

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Where is the Poeley family from?

You can see how Poeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poeley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poeley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Poeley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poeley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Poeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poeley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poeley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Poeley. For the veterans among your Poeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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