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Poyzer Family History

Poyzer Surname Meaning

see Poyser.

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


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Where is the Poyzer family from?

You can see how Poyzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poyzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poyzer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Poyzer families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Poyzer's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Poyzer families in 1891.
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What did your Poyzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Poyzer. 100% of Poyzer men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Poyzer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%

What Poyzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Poyzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poyzer 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Poyzer. 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 126 military records available for the last name Poyzer. For the veterans among your Poyzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poyzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Poyzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poyzer in 1960 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poyzer 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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