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Poethig Family History

Poethig 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: Pietig, Koenig, Douthit, Potvin, Worthing, Petit, Pettis, Sethi

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Where is the Poethig family from?

You can see how Poethig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poethig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poethig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Poethig families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poethig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poethig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poethig 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 96 census records available for the last name Poethig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poethig 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Poethig. 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 62 military records available for the last name Poethig. For the veterans among your Poethig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poethig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Poethig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poethig in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poethig 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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