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Poehme Family History

Poehme 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: Oehme, Boehme, Boehm, Boehmer, Poche, Boehle, Boehmke, Hoehne, Moehle

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Where is the Poehme family from?

You can see how Poehme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poehme family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Poehme family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Poehme's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Poehme families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Poehme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehme 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Poehme. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Poehme. For the veterans among your Poehme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehme lifespan?

Average Poehme life expectancy in 1989 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Poehme 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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