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Poules Family History

Poules 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: Poulos, Paules, Powles, Poles, Soules, Pooley, Puls, Toles, Peoples

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Where is the Poules family from?

You can see how Poules families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poules family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poules families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Poules families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poules's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Poules families in 1891.
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What did your Poules ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Artificial Silk Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poules. 100% of Poules men worked as an Artificial Silk Spinner and 100% of Poules 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

  • Artificial Silk Spinner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Poules family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Poules. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poules 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Poules. 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 116 military records available for the last name Poules. For the veterans among your Poules ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poules lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Poules life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poules in 1959 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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