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Poos Family History

Poos Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish:: vowel variant of Paas. possibly also a nickname from Middle Dutch pose ‘pause resting-time’ for someone who was always ready to take a rest or a nap.

This surname is also found in Luxembourg and Germany.

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


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Where is the Poos family from?

You can see how Poos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Poos families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Poos's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Poos families in 1891.
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What did your Poos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poos. 43% of Poos men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Poos women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poos were Medical Doctor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Medical Doctor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poos 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Poos. 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 409 military records available for the last name Poos. For the veterans among your Poos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poos lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poos in 1945 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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