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Poyle Family History

Poyle Surname Meaning

see Pulley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Poyle family from?

You can see how Poyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Poyle families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Poyle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poyle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poyle. 100% of Poyle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyle 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Poyle. 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 155 military records available for the last name Poyle. For the veterans among your Poyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Poyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Poyle in 1968 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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