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Poane Family History

Poane 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: Doane, Pane, Pone, Roane, Loane, Poage, Plane, Pan, Pang, Pong

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Where is the Poane family from?

You can see how Poane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Poane families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there was 1 Poane family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Poane's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Poane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poane. 100% of Poane men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Poane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poane 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Poane. 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 14 military records available for the last name Poane. For the veterans among your Poane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poane lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Poane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Poane in 1992 was 83, and 85 in 1998.

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