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Poulter Family History

Poulter Surname Meaning

English (mainly southeastern): occupational name from Middle English pulter(e) pultar ‘poulterer, one who deals in poultry’.

(Anglo-Norman French pulleter(e) Old French poul(l)etier poletier).

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


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Where is the Poulter family from?

You can see how Poulter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poulter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 487 Poulter families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Poulter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poulter families in 1891.
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What did your Poulter 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 Poulter. 9% of Poulter men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Poulter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poulter were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Gardener
    5%
  • Farm Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Poulter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulter 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 Poulter. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Poulter. For the veterans among your Poulter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulter lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Poulter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Poulter in 1948 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poulter 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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