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Poisson Family History

Poisson Surname Meaning

French: from poisson ‘fish’ a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fish seller or a nickname for someone supposedly resembling a fish.

In North America this surname is sometimes translated into English as Fish and Fisher.

Altered form of French Poissant.

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


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Where is the Poisson family from?

You can see how Poisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poisson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Poisson families living in Channel Islands. This was about 35% of all the recorded Poisson's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Poisson families in 1891.
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What did your Poisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poisson. 26% of Poisson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Poisson women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poisson were Salesman and Housewife.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Loom Fixer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Winder
    11%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Poisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poisson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Poisson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Poisson. For the veterans among your Poisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poisson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Poisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poisson in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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