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Poolman Family History

Poolman Surname Meaning

see Pulman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poolman family from?

You can see how Poolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poolman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Poolman families living in Wiltshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Poolman's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Poolman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poolman 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 Poolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poolman. 16% of Poolman men worked as a Farm Labourer and 77% of Poolman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poolman were Builders Labourer and Shop Keeper (cafe).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Shop Keeper (cafe)
    3%

What Poolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Poolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolman 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Poolman. 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 330 military records available for the last name Poolman. For the veterans among your Poolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Poolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poolman in 1962 was 89, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolman 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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