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Poett Family History

Poett 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: Pott, Puett, Pett, Plett, Poet, Goett, Ott, Cott, Brett, Lott

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Where is the Poett family from?

You can see how Poett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Poett families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Poett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poett 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 Poett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poett. 100% of Poett 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poett 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Poett. 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 143 military records available for the last name Poett. For the veterans among your Poett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Poett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Poett in 1958 was 60, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poett 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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