About Poydras
The surname Poydras is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "poirier," meaning "pear tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked with pear trees. The name Poydras is most commonly associated with Julien Poydras, a prominent Louisiana planter and politician during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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The surname Poydras is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poydras based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Poydras in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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