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Poulin Family History

Poulin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Poulain ‘young animal colt’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Compare Colt, Poland, and Pooler.

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


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Where is the Poulin family from?

You can see how Poulin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Poulin families living in Wiltshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Poulin's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Poulin families in 1891.
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What did your Poulin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poulin. 100% of Poulin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 73,000 census records available for the last name Poulin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulin 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Poulin. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Poulin. For the veterans among your Poulin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Poulin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Poulin in 1946 was 38, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulin 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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