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Poillot Family History

Poillot 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: Pillot, Pollet, Poirot, Philpot, Pilot, Guillot, Grillot, Pouliot

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Where is the Poillot family from?

You can see how Poillot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poillot family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poillot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Poillot families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poillot's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poillot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poillot 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 41 census records available for the last name Poillot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poillot 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Poillot. 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 Poillot. For the veterans among your Poillot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poillot lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Poillot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poillot in 1981 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poillot 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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