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Poth Family History

Poth Surname Meaning

North German (Westphalia):: topographic name for someone who lived by a small pool from Middle Low German pōt ‘puddle pool’ or a habitational name from any of several places so named in northern Germany.

Nickname from Middle Low German pote ‘seedling’ ‘scion’.

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


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Where is the Poth family from?

You can see how Poth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Poth families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Poth's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Poth families in 1891.
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What did your Poth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder (retired) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poth. 50% of Poth men worked as a Smallholder (retired) and 100% of Poth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Smallholder (retired)
    50%
  • Draughtsman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Poth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Poth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poth. For the veterans among your Poth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poth lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Poth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poth in 1959 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poth 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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