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Poyatt Family History

Poyatt 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: Pyatt, Boyatt, Pott, Mowatt, Platt, Wyatt, Myatt, Porath, Pratt

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Where is the Poyatt family from?

You can see how Poyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyatt family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Poyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Poyatt family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Poyatt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Poyatt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Poyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyatt 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Poyatt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poyatt. For the veterans among your Poyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyatt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Poyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Poyatt in 1977 was 76, and 14 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyatt 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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