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Poissan Family History

Poissan 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: Poisson, Poissant, Soisson, Posson, Pousson, Moisan, Nissan, Osman

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Where is the Poissan family from?

You can see how Poissan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poissan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Poissan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Poissan families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Poissan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Poissan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Poissan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poissan 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Poissan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Poissan. For the veterans among your Poissan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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