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Poolt Family History

Poolt 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: Pool, Polt, Poole, Pooley, Port, Pott, Post, Root, Pioli, Holt

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Where is the Poolt family from?

You can see how Poolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poolt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Poolt families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Poolt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poolt 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 Poolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poolt. 100% of Poolt men worked as a Fireman.

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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

  • Fireman
    100%

What Poolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Poolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poolt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poolt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Poolt. For the veterans among your Poolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poolt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Poolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poolt in 1966 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poolt 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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