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Poyas Family History

Poyas 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: Jonas, Posa, Pola, Kotas, Porras, Panas, Polak, Payan, Moya, Papas

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Where is the Poyas family from?

You can see how Poyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Poyas families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyas's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Poyas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyas 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 Poyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poyas. 100% of Poyas women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Poyas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Poyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyas 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Poyas. 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 114 military records available for the last name Poyas. For the veterans among your Poyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyas lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Poyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poyas in 1943 was 34, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyas 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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