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Pouelson Family History

Pouelson Name 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: Poulson, Powelson, Poulton, Pousson, Coulson, Paulson, Fogelson

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Where is the Pouelson family from?

You can see how Pouelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pouelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pouelson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Pouelson families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Pouelson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pouelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pouelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pouelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Heeler Or Shoes was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pouelson. 100% of Pouelson men worked as a Heeler Or Shoes. .

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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

  • Heeler Or Shoes
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Pouelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pouelson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Pouelson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pouelson. For the veterans among your Pouelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pouelson lifespan?

Average Pouelson life expectancy in 1984 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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