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Poehlmann Family History

Poehlmann Surname Meaning

North German (Pöhlmann): topographic name for someone who lived by a wetland, a muddy pool, from Middle Low German pōl ‘(muddy) pool’.

South German (Pöhlmann): topographic name from Middle High German bühel ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Poehlmann family from?

You can see how Poehlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehlmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Poehlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Poehlmann family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehlmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Poehlmann families in 1891.
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What did your Poehlmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Poehlmann. 30% of Poehlmann men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    20%
  • Die Cutter
    20%

What Poehlmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Poehlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehlmann 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Poehlmann. 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 278 military records available for the last name Poehlmann. For the veterans among your Poehlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehlmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Poehlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Poehlmann in 1965 was 75, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehlmann 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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