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Poulson Family History

Poulson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Polson. Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Poulsen.

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


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Where is the Poulson family from?

You can see how Poulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 112 Poulson families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Poulson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulson families in 1891.
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What did your Poulson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poulson. 15% of Poulson men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Poulson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poulson were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Poulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Poulson. 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 Poulson. For the veterans among your Poulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Poulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Poulson in 1945 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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