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Poore Family History

Poore Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Power.

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


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Where is the Poore family from?

You can see how Poore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 206 Poore families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Poore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poore families in 1891.
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What did your Poore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poore. 11% of Poore men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Poore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poore were Carpenter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Poore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poore 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Poore. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Poore. For the veterans among your Poore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poore lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Poore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poore in 1941 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poore 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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