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Poire Name Meaning

French (northern; Poiré):: regional variant of Poré a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew and sold leeks (see Poree ). possibly also a habitational name from (Le) Poiré the name of several places in the northwestern part of France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pore, Pike, Petre, Suire, Poche, More, Price, Porte, Pile, Port

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Where is the Poire family from?

You can see how Poire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Poire families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poire's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Poire families in 1891.
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What did your Poire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Poire. 100% of Poire 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 Poire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poire 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Poire. 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 228 military records available for the last name Poire. For the veterans among your Poire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poire lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Poire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Poire in 1957 was 49, and 54 in 2004.

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