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Poehlman Family History

Poehlman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Pöhlmann (see Poehlmann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Poehlman family from?

You can see how Poehlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehlman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Poehlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Poehlman families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Poehlman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poehlman families in 1880.
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What did your Poehlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Poehlman. 28% of Poehlman men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Poehlman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Poehlman were Mechanic and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Clerical
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housework
    16%

What Poehlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Poehlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehlman 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Poehlman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 466 military records available for the last name Poehlman. For the veterans among your Poehlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehlman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Poehlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poehlman in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehlman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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