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Poulks Family History

Poulks 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, Foulks, Puls, Polk, Polka, Paules, Poulin, Powles, Faulks

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Where is the Poulks family from?

You can see how Poulks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Poulks family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poulks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Poulks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poulks. 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 military records available for the last name Poulks. For the veterans among your Poulks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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