This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Poutras family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Poutras Family History

Poutras 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: Poitras, Porras, Bouras, Petras, Poutre, Boutros, Patras, Pietras

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Poutras family from?

You can see how Poutras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poutras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poutras family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Poutras's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Poutras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poutras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Poutras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Poutras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poutras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Poutras

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Poutras. 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.

View all Poutras immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Poutras. For the veterans among your Poutras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Poutras military records

You've only scratched the surface of Poutras family history

Discover More

What is the average Poutras lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poutras 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Poutras family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial