Poivan Family History

Poivan 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: Polman, Potvin, Provan, Ivan, Govan, Pollan, Polan, Boivin, Paiva, Hovan

10	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
24	Military Records
2	Immigration Records
18	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Poivan family from?

You can see how Poivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poivan family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Poivan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Poivan families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poivan 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 Poivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poivan.

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Census Record

There are 18 census records available for the last name Poivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poivan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Poivan. 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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Military Records

There are 24 military records available for the last name Poivan. For the veterans among your Poivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poivan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Poivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poivan in 1972 was 93, and 79 in 2002.

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Poivan Surname Meaning

Where is the Poivan family from?

What did your Poivan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poivan.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Attendant

100%

What Poivan family records will you find?

What is the average Poivan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Poivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Poivan in 1972 was 93, and 79 in 2002.

Poivan Family History

Poivan Surname Meaning

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Poivan Surname Meaning

54 record(s) for Poivan

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Where is the Poivan family from?

What did your Poivan ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Poivan family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Poivan lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poivan family tree

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