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Pooth Family History

Pooth 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: Booth, Poth, Porth, Rooth, Port, Pott, Roth, Post, Pool, North

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Where is the Pooth family from?

You can see how Pooth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pooth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pooth families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Pooth family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Pooth's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Pooth families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Pooth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pooth 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Pooth. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pooth. For the veterans among your Pooth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pooth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Pooth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pooth in 1971 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pooth 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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