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Poetting Family History

Poetting 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: Goetting, Oetting, Koetting, Metting, Getting, Poepping, Hoelting

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Where is the Poetting family from?

You can see how Poetting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poetting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poetting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 34 Poetting families living in Missouri. This was about 77% of all the recorded Poetting's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poetting families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Poetting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poetting 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Poetting. 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 48 military records available for the last name Poetting. For the veterans among your Poetting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poetting lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Poetting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Poetting in 1967 was 69, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poetting 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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