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Poehlsen Family History

Poehlsen Surname 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: Poehlein, Poehler, Poehls, Ohlsen, Poulsen, Poehlman, Olsen, Elsen

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Where is the Poehlsen family from?

You can see how Poehlsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehlsen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Poehlsen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehlsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Poehlsen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Poehlsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehlsen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Poehlsen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Poehlsen. For the veterans among your Poehlsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehlsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Poehlsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Poehlsen in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehlsen 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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