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Poulisse Family History

Poulisse 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: Toulouse, Poulos, Poulin, Corliss, Poulson, Pulice, Pugliese, Moulis

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Where is the Poulisse family from?

You can see how Poulisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poulisse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Poulisse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Poulisse families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Poulisse's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Poulisse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poulisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poulisse ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Poulisse ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Poulisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poulisse 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Poulisse. 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 16 military records available for the last name Poulisse. For the veterans among your Poulisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poulisse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Poulisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Poulisse in 1967 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

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