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Poydence Family History

Poydence 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: Ponce, Patience, Torrence, Dence, Dolence, Prudente, Lorence, Boyden

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What did your Poydence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poydence. 100% of Poydence men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Poydence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poydence 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Poydence. 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 27 military records available for the last name Poydence. For the veterans among your Poydence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poydence lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Poydence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poydence in 1985 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poydence 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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