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Poat Family History

Poat Name Meaning

see Podd .

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


Similar surnames: Port, Pott, Post, Polt, Boat, Moat, Pont, Foat, Poet, Roat

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Where is the Poat family from?

You can see how Poat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Poat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Poat families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Poat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Poat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poat. 38% of Poat men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Poat women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poat were Truck Driver and Inspector. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Inspector
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Poat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poat 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Poat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Poat. For the veterans among your Poat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poat in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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