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Poirrier Family History

Poirrier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Poirier ‘pear tree’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poirrier family from?

You can see how Poirrier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poirrier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poirrier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Poirrier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poirrier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poirrier families in 1891.
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What did your Poirrier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Poirrier. 29% of Poirrier men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Poirrier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poirrier were Cultivateur and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    75%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

What Poirrier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Poirrier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poirrier 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Poirrier. 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 260 military records available for the last name Poirrier. For the veterans among your Poirrier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poirrier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poirrier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Poirrier in 1962 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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