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Poutre Family History

Poutre Surname Meaning

French (mainly northern; Poutré): probably derived from Old French poutre ‘young mare filly’ used as a nickname for a vivacious vigorous individual.

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


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Where is the Poutre family from?

You can see how Poutre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poutre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poutre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Poutre families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poutre's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Poutre families in 1891.
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What did your Poutre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poutre. 37% of Poutre men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Poutre women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poutre were Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Loom Fixer
    22%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Poutre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poutre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poutre 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Poutre. 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 160 military records available for the last name Poutre. For the veterans among your Poutre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poutre lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poutre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Poutre in 1963 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poutre 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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