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Poehnlein Family History

Poehnlein 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, Koehnlein, Boehnlein, Oehrlein, Koehnen, Poehler, Doerflein

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Poehnlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poehnlein 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Poehnlein. 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 6 military records available for the last name Poehnlein. For the veterans among your Poehnlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poehnlein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Poehnlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Poehnlein in 1969 was 51, and 90 in 2000.

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