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Poit Family History

Poit 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: Port, Pott, Post, Polt, Pont, Point, Pait, Polit, Coit, Poet

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Where is the Poit family from?

You can see how Poit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poit family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Poit family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poit's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Poit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Poit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poit. 100% of Poit men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Poit women worked as a 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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Poit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Poit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poit 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Poit. 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 133 military records available for the last name Poit. For the veterans among your Poit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poit lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Poit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Poit in 1960 was 39, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Poit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poit 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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