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Pouter Family History

Pouter 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: Porter, Poster, Potter, Souter, Poulter, Pruter, Polter, Peter, Oster

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Where is the Pouter family from?

You can see how Pouter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pouter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Pouter families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Pouter's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pouter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pouter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid H D was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pouter. 34% of Pouter women worked as an Unpaid H D.

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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 H D
    34%
  • Margarine Packer
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pouter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouter 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Pouter. 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 66 military records available for the last name Pouter. For the veterans among your Pouter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Pouter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Pouter in 1965 was 90, and 44 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pouter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pouter 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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